1
: a planting of grapevines
2
: a sphere of activity : field of endeavor
Toilers in the vineyard of diplomacy …—
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Recently listed with Savills for €36 million (about $42 million), the sprawling property doesn’t just have a grand residence but also an authentic castle, along with a consecrated 12th-century church, its own vineyard, and olive groves.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Adding to the region’s geological drama, black, glassy obsidian rocks—formed by volcanic lava—are scattered throughout certain vineyards.
—Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
One of my ancestors, a young woman called Caroline, my grandmother’s great grandmother, settled very close to that vineyard.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
From weekly runs to all-day sightseeing and long hours spent working on a French vineyard, these sneakers have kept my feet comfortable through it all.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Adding to the region’s geological drama, black, glassy obsidian rocks—formed by volcanic lava—are scattered throughout certain vineyards.
—Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
One of my ancestors, a young woman called Caroline, my grandmother’s great grandmother, settled very close to that vineyard.
—Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026
From weekly runs to all-day sightseeing and long hours spent working on a French vineyard, these sneakers have kept my feet comfortable through it all.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vineyard
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“Vineyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vineyard. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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vineyard
noun
vine·yard
ˈvin-yərd 
: a field of grapevines
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