1
: a planting of grapevines
2
: a sphere of activity : field of endeavor
Toilers in the vineyard of diplomacy …—
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Beneath the vines lie calcareous clay and limestone—formations uncommon in California and long associated with Bordeaux’s historic Cabernet vineyards.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Add nearby apple orchards, the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, and even a few vineyards within driving distance, and the area has all the ingredients of a beloved small town.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
California's total vineyard footprint was estimated at 477,475 acres in 2025, according to the California Association of Winegrape Growers, down from about 600,000 acres in recent years, based on earlier state estimates.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Poolside pizza oven Tucked in the vineyards in Napa Valley, this Stanly Ranch home, designed by Bob White, has a pizza oven next to the grilling station, with plenty of space for food prep.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Add nearby apple orchards, the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, and even a few vineyards within driving distance, and the area has all the ingredients of a beloved small town.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
California's total vineyard footprint was estimated at 477,475 acres in 2025, according to the California Association of Winegrape Growers, down from about 600,000 acres in recent years, based on earlier state estimates.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Poolside pizza oven Tucked in the vineyards in Napa Valley, this Stanly Ranch home, designed by Bob White, has a pizza oven next to the grilling station, with plenty of space for food prep.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vineyard
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“Vineyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vineyard. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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vineyard
noun
vine·yard
ˈvin-yərd 
: a field of grapevines
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