vineyard

noun

vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd 

British also -ˌyärd

1

: a planting of grapevines

2

: a sphere of activity : field of endeavor

Toilers in the vineyard of diplomacy …

—Daniel Schorr

Examples of vineyard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Located about 90 minutes from Lisbon, Melides is known for its empty beaches, rural land, vineyards and sleepy pace. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Savvy visitors are coloring in their beach-bar routes with detours to quaint villages, art galleries, and sprawling vineyards. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 24 July 2026

The winery’s estate vineyard is 110 acres, and the brand also sources grapes from other growers. — Lizzie Kane july 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

McIntyre’s Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines survived the 2017 heat wave, in part because the vineyard was already experimenting with shade canopies and could roll them out across the site quickly. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

vineyard

noun

vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd 

: a field of grapevines