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

Grab a coffee and visit ponies, donkeys, sheep, pigs, geese, goats, and chickens, or head to the garden to wander around the apple, pear, and plum trees in the orchard. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026

Its small population doubled, bolstering its reputation as a campestral hub of distilleries, wineries, olive orchards, and other Texas delights. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026

Firepit, orchard access, floor-to-ceiling windows Nestled among Pennsylvania’s apple orchards lies this raised A-frame that overlooks the rolling hills of the Amish countryside. —Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026

The grounds are sprinkled with lush gardens, orchards, lakes, and water features. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 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