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

Located in Borden, Indiana, Starlight Distillery is an offshoot of a farm, orchard, and winery owned and operated by the Huber family. —David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025

Small shrines and steeples loom over its streets, which straddle a hilltop overlooking a pastoral expanse of olive orchards. —Matt Bradley, NBC news, 18 July 2025

Last year some local orchards, like Apple Holler, were already open by now. —Jordyn Noennig, jsonline.com, 17 July 2025

The home, which sits on 12 acres of orchards and gardens and boasts a swimming pool and stables, has remained central to her personal life ever since. —Janine Henni, People.com, 16 July 2025

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