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

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In the Tri-Valley, people are tipping their glasses to the Livermore Valley Wine Month, a time of drinks deals, reserve tastings, vineyard parties and even a street festival. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 8 May 2026 Through the years, the couple tacked on about 15 more acres, which included vineyards with sauvignon blanc, cabernet, and petit verdot grape varietals used for winemaking. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 May 2026 This 17th-century Provençal-style château-bastide comprises a 1,200-hectare estate that includes a pine forest, an olive grove, and a 30-hectare vineyard in the Provence region, renowned for its organic Miraval rosé. Cathy Tran, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026 The vineyard was purchased in 1990 by former Olympic skier Daniel Cathiard and his wife, Florence, the duo behind the Go Sport chain of sporting goods stores. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026 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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