Concord grape

[ kong-kerd, kon-kawrd, kong- ]

noun

1. a cultivated variety of the fox grape, Vitis labrusca, used in making jelly, juice, and wine.

Concord grape

/ ˈkɒnkɔːd; ˈkɒŋkəd /

noun

1. a variety of grape with purple-black fruit covered with a bluish bloom

Word History and Origins

Origin of Concord grape¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Word History and Origins

Origin of Concord grape¹

C19: discovered at Concord , Mass.

Example Sentences

With a notoriously short season — late September to early October — this straightforward jelly is just one way to capture the intensity of Concord grapes well into the winter months.

From Seattle Times

Shellac these baby back ribs with a glaze of Concord grape jelly, soy sauce and rice vinegar.

From New York Times

In the absence of the real thing, most contemporary recipes call for bottled Concord grape juice.

From New York Times

Plus, H Mart is a great source for the harder-to-find varieties like dragonfruit, jackfruit, papaya, durian, Korean Concord grapes, melons, and Asian pear.

From Salon

“Mocktails” have long suffered from a bad reputation of being too sweet, and they benefit from an ingredient more elegant than Concord grape juice.

From Washington Post