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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The 52-acre property, which was recently overhauled by winemaker Catherine Blagden, her partner Mary Ricks, and their longtime interior designer Jennifer Miller, comprises the area’s quintessential rolling hills, centuries-old oak trees, and lush vineyards. Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025 Inland, vineyards and almond groves are plentiful. Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025 Guests can also stay overnight, with breakfast being served outside with a view of the vineyards. Jessica Jungbauer, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2025 But in 1775—for reasons still unknown—the horseback courier arrived back two weeks late, when botrytis had already infected Riesling grapes growing in the vineyards. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vineyard

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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 20 Oct. 2025.

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vineyard

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