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

Examples of vineyard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Since its humble beginnings, the local viticulture—which specializes in Petit Manseng and Petit Verdot—claims over 250 vineyards throughout the state. Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 21 July 2024 The 10,000-square-foot mansion sprawls out alongside a lush vineyard, along with a number of amenities featured within its gated enclave, such as three restaurants, polo fields, horse stables, and riding areas. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 July 2024 Last year, wine production hit its lowest level since 1961, according to the OIV, as extreme weather and fungal disease hammered vineyards. Hanna Ziady, CNN, 17 July 2024 Adcox pairs the dessert with a 1987 Quinta dos Pesos Carcavelos from a vineyard west of Lisbon. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for vineyard 

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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

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“Vineyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vineyard. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

vineyard

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