# uva

/ˈjuˈviˈeɪ/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/uva
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

a small, round fruit that grows in bunches on a vine. It is the Latin and scientific name for a grape.

For teachers: the fleshy, pulpy berry of any plant of the genus Vitis. Used primarily in botanical, anatomical, or Latin-derived contexts rather than everyday culinary English.

## Examples

- The scientist studied the skin of the uva.
- In the botanical report, the researcher referred to the specimen as an uva to distinguish its structure from other berry types.
- While the common term is grape, the term uva appears in historical Latin texts describing the viticulture of the Mediterranean basin during the Roman Empire.

## Usage notes

- Primarily used in scientific, botanical, or Latin contexts; 'grape' is the standard term for everyday use.

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