Definition

1. Noun:
   • A variety of grape: "Concord grape" refers to a specific cultivar of grape (Vitis labrusca) known for its deep purple, almost blue-black color when ripe.
   • A slipskin grape: It is characterized by a thick skin that separates easily from the pulpy interior (a "slipskin").
   • A North American grape: It is a purple table grape native to the northeastern United States, widely used for juice, jelly, jam, and fresh eating.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The farmer grows Concord grapes for making juice and jelly. (The farmer cultivates this specific grape variety for juice and jelly production.)
  • A basket of ripe Concord grapes was on the table. (A basket containing the ripe, purple grapes was placed on the table.)
  • The flavor of Concord grape juice is distinct and robust. (The taste of juice made from this grape is strong and recognizable.)

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: "Concord" is often used adjectivally to describe products made from this grape.
  • She prefers Concord grape jelly on her toast. (She likes jelly made from this specific grape on her toast.)
  • The winery produces a sweet Concord wine. (The winery makes a sweet wine from this grape variety.)

Variants and Related Words

• Concord: Often used alone to refer to the grape or its flavor.
  • The candy had a strong Concord flavor. (The candy tasted distinctly of this grape.)
• Slipskin grape: A general term for grapes with skin that slips off easily, of which the Concord is a prime example.

Synonyms

• Purple grape (general): A broad term for grapes with purple skin.
• Labrusca grape: Refers to grapes belonging to the Vitis labrusca species, which includes the Concord variety.

Related Phrases/Compounds

• Concord grape juice: The juice extracted from Concord grapes.
• Concord grape jelly: A jelly made primarily from the juice of Concord grapes.

Noun

1. slipskin grape; a purple table grape of the northeastern United States