vineyard

noun

vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd How to pronounce vineyard (audio)
British also -ˌyärd
Synonyms of vineyardnext
1
: a planting of grapevines
2
: a sphere of activity : field of endeavor
Toilers in the vineyard of diplomacy …Daniel Schorr

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Jérôme has a superbly situated vineyard called Largillier, just over 7 acres (3 hectares), planted with pinot noir. Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 This 440-mile route winds through charming small towns, local vineyards, sweeping coastal views, and a spectacular national park. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026 Located about an hour north of San Francisco, the picturesque property includes an 18-acre vineyard parcel, with 10 acres planted in Pinot Noir, Gamay, Syrah, Viognier, and Mourvèdre. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2026 Le Parc’s two Michelin stars reflect a kitchen based on high-quality ingredients and seasonality, with the property reporting a cellar of more than 72,000 bottles, including nearly 1,000 champagnes from nearby vineyards. William Jones, USA Today, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for vineyard

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of vineyard was in the 14th century

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vineyard

noun
vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd How to pronounce vineyard (audio)
: a field of grapevines
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