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

Outdoors, the grounds feature a terrace with a pool, a fire pit and an orchard beyond. — Sandra Barrera, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

On its 53-mile path to the Pacific Ocean, water ripped through orchards, uprooted orange groves and flipped cars. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

An oversupply of durians in Malaysia — driven by hot and dry weather and more orchards reaching maturity — also pushed prices down. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

This one is the ultimate subtle fruity fragrance, especially great for someone who wants to capture the freshness of fruit but doesn’t want to go full-on orchard. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 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