vineyard

noun

vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd How to pronounce vineyard (audio)
 British also  -ˌyärd
1
: a planting of grapevines
2
: a sphere of activity : field of endeavor
toilers in the vineyard of diplomacyDaniel Schorr

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Successful wineries now post harvest updates on r/wine and create YouTube Shorts showing vineyard operations. Zac Brandenberg, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 Or do as my friend is planning this fall and schedule a day of wine tastings and vineyard visits as part of a trip to Croatia. Amy Nelson, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2025 Pascal became interested in the work of renowned Chilean soil and vineyard expert Pedro Parra and his French research partner Paul Krug, and wanted to apply a modern, scientific approach to vineyard mapping, too. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025 This insect also spreads Pierce’s disease, which swept through many Southern California vineyards in the late 90s. Laura Simpson, Oc Register, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vineyard

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of vineyard was in the 14th century

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“Vineyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vineyard. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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vineyard

noun
vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd How to pronounce vineyard (audio)
: a field of grapevines
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