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

Trips on the road featured non-skating excursions such as skiing or visiting an apple orchard. —Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 14 Feb. 2026

In the summer months, it's known for its beautiful outdoor patio and chef’s garden, which provides the inspiration for the restaurant's garden-to-table approach on the site of a former apple orchard. —Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026

People who own orchards rarely crave apples. —Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026

It’s grown on the lush farm of Flamingo Estate — an idyllic hillside orchard overlooking Los Angeles. —Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 8 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