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

According to Chinchiolo, that's how his walnut orchard is going to feel come this spring. —Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026

Avocado orchards are gone and beehives destroyed. —Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026

The route travels through the heartland, with lovely, idyllic vistas of almond orchards, vineyards, and on clear days, the snowcapped Sierra Nevada mountains. —Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026

The 301-acre property includes pinot vineyards, two creeks, orchards, and meadows. —The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 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