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

Lucky for us, our orchards include a number of other fruits that ripen at this time of year, including many types of citrus, a number of avocado varieties, guavas and pomegranates. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026

Corky’s Nuts In Yolo County’s Capay Valley, Nicole Facciuto and her family are tending to their decades-old tree nut orchards and creating high-quality goods that have already earned Good Food accolades. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026

The land was a former family vineyard and cherry tree orchard -- an elevated site draped along a bend of high ridges and exposed bluffs that fall toward the water. —Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026

Along with the rows and rows of grapevines, the land is planted with orchards for your enjoyment. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 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