vineyard

noun

vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd 

British also -ˌyärd

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

Speaking of wine, the property’s entire portfolio is managed by Virginia Phillips, a master sommelier who heads the 55,000-bottle cellar and has even partnered with a vineyard in France to custom-blend four wines for The Breakers. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026

Formed by glacial activity, the fertile landscape along the Grand River—soil rich in a mix of silt, clay and sand—is ideal for vineyards. —Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026

Surrounded by olive groves and old-growth vineyards, this recently restored 16th-century estate offers a cinematic stay in the heart of Tuscany. —Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026

Here, the mountains tower above picturesque villages, vineyards, and valleys; for some of the best views of the craggy summits, book a suite at Forestis—a spa resort tucked away in the mountains above the town of Brixen. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

vineyard

noun

vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd 

: a field of grapevines