Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grape-picker
Noun
/ˈɡreɪp ˈpɪkər/
Definition
A grape-picker is a person who harvests ripe grapes from vines, usually during the grape harvesting season.
Examples
- During the harvest season, many grape-pickers traveled to the vineyards to help gather the grapes.
- The grape-picker carefully selected only the ripest bunches to ensure the quality of the wine.
- She worked as a grape-picker every autumn to earn extra money for her studies.
Meaning
The term refers to individuals involved in the manual labor of collecting grapes for winemaking or selling.
Synonyms
- harvester
- vineyard worker
- grape harvester
