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

The garden — featuring Ruth’s extensive collection — was established more than 50 years ago on what had been a fruit and nut orchard. —Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026

Set in mature gardens, including an orchard, and close to the beach. —The Week Uk, TheWeek, 6 Feb. 2026

Today, the tribe owns that orchard, which has become a popular destination for families in the region to pick their own apples in the fall. —Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 6 Feb. 2026

Dip into her small backyard orchard, where apricots, cherries, and figs sit surrounded by leafy trees and Garner’s very own vegetable house. —Architectural Digest, 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