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

None of this excuses shortfalls that leave Texas orchards short; the Santa Rosa mill’s closure is not an abstraction. —Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Rinthalak's body was taken from the orchards at Kibbutz Be’eri, one of the communities hit hardest in the massacre. —Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Dec. 2025

Erik and Heather Sward, of Woodbury, were on their way to an apple orchard to celebrate their daughter’s second birthday. —Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 4 Dec. 2025

Juicy peach and plum top notes give way to a musky, woody base of white moss, sandalwood, and orcanox, while powdery orris leaves a subtle yet lingering orchard-like trail. —Lily Wohlner, Allure, 29 Nov. 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