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

Neat rows of collard greens and kale stretch across irrigated beds, while orchards of peach trees — the ranch’s signature fruit — appear throughout the property. —Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026

The walnut orchards now stand where peaches likely had grown before. —Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026

Last year Sunnyvale got underway with the Orchard Heritage Park Study, which includes exploring ways to operate and maintain the orchard long term. —Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026

Set in mature gardens, including an orchard, and close to the beach. —The Week Uk, TheWeek, 6 Feb. 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