orchard

noun

or·​chard ˈȯr-chərd 

: a planting of fruit trees, nut trees, or sugar maples

also : the trees of such a planting

Examples of orchard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Perched just beyond the Bay Area’s eastern edge, this expanse of fields, orchards, subdivisions and big-box stores offers few opportunities for ambitious young professionals interested in industries such as tech and finance. —Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026

Its location within the Costa Palmas community affords easy access to golf, orchards, swimmable beaches, a yacht club and the marina. —Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026

Originally, Los Altos hired Phil Doetsch to care for the orchard, one of three remaining heritage orchards in Santa Clara County. —Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026

Alongside the wildflower meadow, the kitchen garden is home to more than 90 types of vegetables and 70 herbs, while the orchard is devoted to unusual British fruit species. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English ortgeard, from ort- (from Latin hortus garden) + geard yard — more at yard

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing orchard

• orchard grass
• sugar orchard

Rhymes for orchard

• tortured

Kids Definition

orchard

noun

or·​chard ˈȯr-chərd 

1

: a place where fruit or nut trees are grown

2

: the trees in an orchard