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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With limestone-rich vineyards, a standout culinary scene, and more than 27 miles of trails to wander, the County is tailor-made for a long weekend escape. Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025 After a tasting at the winery, visitors can walk or e-bike along the sculpture trail, encountering site-specific large-scale works by artists such as Jose Dávila, Alicja Kwade, and the Danish collective Superflex set amid the vineyard, olive groves, and fragrant pine forests. Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025 With over 25 years of winemaking from over two dozen vineyards on his resume, Brosseau’s local forays include Black Ridge Vineyards near the Lexington Reservoir, Eden Estates in Saratoga and Mindego Ridge on Alpine Road in La Honda. Laura Ness, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025 The Messina Hof estate vineyard in Bryan was established in 1977 by Paul Bonarrigo, a sixth-generation Sicilian winemaker, and his wife Merrill. Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025 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

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