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

Rosemaund sits in the agricultural heart of Herefordshire, surrounded by apple orchards and red, barley‑growing soils. — Lewis Chester, Robb Report, 27 June 2026

Built primarily by Swiss and German immigrants in the first half of the 19th century, some of these 1,500-plus structures—many of which were preserved by the HGAC—now host thriving produce stands and orchards, while others feature centuries-old advertising murals. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026

For someone underwriting an almond orchard, the difference between a secure and a precarious water position is increasingly something a model can put a figure on before the deal closes, instead of a risk that surfaces years later in a re-appraisal. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Abating vineyards and orchards costs thousands of dollars. — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 24 June 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