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

While the wild harvest is prominent, there is growing interest in establishing commercial black walnut orchards in Arkansas and the Midwest, representing a long-term investment. —Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2025

Northern Michigan’s Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas have transformed from cherry orchards into thriving wine country with over 40 wineries. —Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025

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

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