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

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While neighboring vineyards resorted to grafting their vines onto pest-resistant American roots, DRC used various intensive strategies to keep its original European vines intact, at least until the 1940s. Pin Yen Tan 9 Min Ago, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026 The Adriatic Sea flashed between vineyards. Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026 Most of Argentina’s grapes are grown in Mendoza, with vineyards ranging from 1,500 feet to 5,577 feet. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026 Bonus points if the event is actually hosted at a vineyard or wine cellar. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026 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 9 Feb. 2026.

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vineyard

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