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

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These vineyards are labor-intensive and difficult to farm. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026 Thirtysomething tech and finance execs dressed in Vuori are doing yoga on a terrace overlooking vineyards. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 Located in the small town of Sazilly, the vineyard is planted entirely with Cabernet Franc. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026 The route travels through the heartland, with lovely, idyllic vistas of almond orchards, vineyards, and on clear days, the snowcapped Sierra Nevada mountains. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 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

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“Vineyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vineyard. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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vineyard

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