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

Aquifer levels have continued to drop as corporate farms and investors have planted vast almond and pistachio orchards. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Her eldest son moved in during the pandemic and nursed the orchard’s last remaining tree back to health. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 July 2026

Visitors are free to wander the apple orchard, see the resident alpacas, or sip flights of cider in the lounge. — Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026

For 100 years, the family‑run orchard has been known for its exceptional stone fruits—apricots, cherries, peaches, plums and nectarines—and its commitment to traditional farming. — Debby Rice, Mercury News, 28 July 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