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

Gardens of all sizes include water-wise, ornamental and edible plants, natives, succulents, views, chickens, canyons, orchards and more. —Martina Schimitschek, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026

Where multi-story apartment buildings are now being constructed once stood the Butcher family orchard. —Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2026

When the trees in the enchanted forest threw apples at Dorothy, an orchard full of red foam balls fell onto the viewers. —Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026

Neat rows of collard greens and kale stretch across irrigated beds, while orchards of peach trees — the ranch’s signature fruit — appear throughout the property. —Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 27 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