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

An 8-foot-tall fence around your trees or orchard is the most reliable way to keep fruit trees safe. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025

Land and infrastructure critical to food production, including tree crops like olive groves and fruit orchards, and fields for growing vegetables, have been virtually wiped out. —Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025

The 15-acre property features three acres of orchards where Steve and Cassidy Wallace grow grapes to make 100% Virginia wine. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025

While wandering the orchards and picking up desserts are seasonal staples, chilling with a cup of coffee — or four — is a similarly relaxing way to take in the rolling hills. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 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