emperor
- noun
- /ˈɛmpərər/
- US
- Many people enjoy eating emperor grapes.
Examples
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At the farmers' market, I bought a bunch of emperor grapes to serve at the picnic.
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The emperor grape is known for its sweet flavor and large, oval shape.
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California vineyards produce many tons of emperor grapes each year.
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She selected a bunch of emperor grapes from the market for her fruit salad.
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The emperor grape is prized for its sweet flavor and firm texture.
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The emperor grapes are sweet and juicy.
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She enjoyed the fresh, juicy emperor grapes as a healthy snack.
Compounds
- Offensive
A child who is spoiled because parents give them everything they want
A person who ruled the Roman Empire from Augustus to the end of the Western Empire
A large bright butterfly with blue or green wings found in Africa and parts of Europe and Asia
- UK
A large moth with patterned, partly see-through wings that lives in forests of Europe and Asia
Surface Forms
Etymology
The grape called emperor was named to suggest large, high-quality fruit fit for a ruler, so thinking of a 'royal' grape helps you remember its name.