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

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This Chardonnay is both a step forward and a nod to its roots, Myers says, as Chardonnay was one of the first grapes that founder Justin Baldwin planted in his vineyard. Jeanette Hurt, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 But aficionados who want to taste more and learn about desert viticulture can take an 90-minute private tour with Ron Brumley, the vineyard manager and winemaker ($250 for a group of up to four people). New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025 While the Camino Frances has wide, open views of the Pyrenees Mountains and rolling vineyards, the secluded Norte and Primitivo routes offer much more diversity. Hayley Domin, AFAR Media, 10 Sep. 2025 Their programs support activities such as wine tastings, art classes, farm-to-table dinners, vineyard tours, and seasonal festivals — many of which the county’s ordinance restricts or eliminates. Elaine Lyttleton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025 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

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