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

From Ithaca’s orchard to his father’s garden, Gospodinov moves from mythic to mortal soil. —James Wood, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025

Vintner Jim Bernau founded Willamette Valley Vineyards in 1983 and cleared a fruit tree orchard to plant Pinot Noir in the Salem Hills. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025

Taking a trip to the pumpkin patch or apple orchard is almost a requirement for fall. —Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025

For the first course, guests can select Michael Mina’s tuna tartare, an orchard apple salad with radcicchio and white cheddar, wagyu beef carpaccio, kabocha curry soup, petite romaine cesar with caper dressing or caviar and toro. —Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 27 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