vineyard

noun

vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd How to pronounce vineyard (audio)
British also -ˌyärd
Synonyms of vineyardnext
1
: a planting of grapevines
2
: a sphere of activity : field of endeavor
Toilers in the vineyard of diplomacy …Daniel Schorr

Examples of vineyard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The winery at 7505 York Mountain Road in Templeton grows a variety of grapes across three vineyards, offering syrah, tempranillo, zinfandel and other varietals. Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The lake views and vineyards make this spot particularly appealing for golden hour adult beverages. Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 At 50, Gobillard represents the fourth generation to work the family vineyards. ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 Beyond the property, workshops with local artisans and visits to farms and vineyards are just some of the ways to pass your days. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vineyard

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Vineyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vineyard. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a field of grapevines
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster