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

Recalling the English folk motif of the tree as possessing healing powers, a clump of soil dug up from an orchard in Lothlórien is used to replenish the scoured Shire. —Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025

Different varieties of apples are available at different rows of the different orchards. —Lorenza Medley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025

Hike along the Blue Ridge Parkway, sip cider at a local orchard or explore the River Arts District with its galleries and breweries. —Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025

Want to go apple picking through vast orchards? —Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 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