Definition

Noun: A sweet, spreadable fruit preserve made primarily from grape juice, sugar, and pectin, characterized by its clear, firm, and jellied consistency.

Usage

This noun is a non-count (mass) noun referring to the food substance as a whole. It is typically used to describe the condiment itself or as an ingredient. * I prefer grape jelly on my toast. * The recipe calls for a cup of grape jelly.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• As a Modifier: The term can function attributively to describe other items.
  • The grape jelly jar was empty.
  • He loves the grape jelly flavor.

Variants and Related Words

• Jelly (n): The general category of fruit preserves with a clear, firm set.
• Grape jam (n): A similar preserve that includes crushed grape pulp or pieces, giving it a thicker, less clear texture.
• Concord grape jelly (n): A specific, common type made from Concord grapes.

Synonyms

• Grape preserve (n)

Related Phrases

• Peanut butter and jelly (PB&J): A classic sandwich pairing where grape jelly is a frequent choice for the "jelly" component.

Noun

1. jelly made from grape juice