English · Word Candidate

vine

/ˈvaɪ̯n/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: vines

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Any plant whose stem requires support and which climbs by tendrils or twining.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Any plant the stem of which creeps along the ground.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A looping video clip of a few seconds in duration, frequently used on social media.

Noun

Examples

Vine has become a weird tiny art form with its own conventions and trends and a robust community, none of which you will probably be able to keep up with if you aren't already, but at least we can appreciate the occasional Buzzfeed^([sic]) roundup of Vines.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “vine” mean?

Any plant whose stem requires support and which climbs by tendrils or twining.

Is “vine” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.