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

Some of the more colorful birds that can be seen here include the oriole; the hoopoe, which can be found in orchards and forests; and the beautiful European bee-eater, which nests in colonies on sandy banks along rivers. —David Escribano, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024

But for this method to be effective, there must be no more than two almonds left on every tree in an orchard. —Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024

And when there is resistance to making way for avocado orchards, those interests are being enforced by violence. —Outside Online, 2 Oct. 2024

But turning the lot into an orchard was challenging. —La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 30 Sep. 2024

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

Kids Definition

orchard

noun

or·​chard ˈȯr-chərd 

1

: a place where fruit or nut trees are grown

2

: the trees in an orchard