vineyard

noun

vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd How to pronounce vineyard (audio)
 British also  -ˌyärd
1
: a planting of grapevines
2
: a sphere of activity : field of endeavor
toilers in the vineyard of diplomacyDaniel Schorr

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Nuno Diz Martins and Liliana Martins, captain and guide, navigate smoothly and point out areas of interest such as important vineyards and creative restaurants such as DOC, the domain of master chef Rui Paula in Armamar. Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 But, increasingly, longer-term immersion into the day-to-day of ranches, farms or vineyards has become more appealing. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 10 June 2025 These trips can range from short visits for events or opening parties to longer trips to explore a destination and experience its vineyards, restaurants, or to source ingredients. Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2025 Traverse City, Michigan Why now: Traverse City, in northwest Michigan, is home to sandy beaches, award-winning vineyards, great restaurants, eight historic lighthouses, and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for vineyard

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of vineyard was in the 14th century

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vineyard

noun
vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd How to pronounce vineyard (audio)
: a field of grapevines
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