1
: a planting of grapevines
2
: a sphere of activity : field of endeavor
Toilers in the vineyard of diplomacy …—
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Just as memorable was the opportunity to walk through storied vineyards, and to taste the fruits of Champagne.
—David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
The landscape is sprinkled with white houses and Malvasia vineyards, and appears to have drifted from its volcanic friends to find its own patch of tropical-grade water.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The moment those grapes come off the vines and go into the tanks, hundreds of acres of vineyards scattered across the peninsulas open up for snowshoeing or Nordic skiing.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Planting a vineyard in the Bay Area can cost between $30,000 and $80,000 per acre, but some are choosing to just leave them sit rather than pay to maintain them.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
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David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
The landscape is sprinkled with white houses and Malvasia vineyards, and appears to have drifted from its volcanic friends to find its own patch of tropical-grade water.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The moment those grapes come off the vines and go into the tanks, hundreds of acres of vineyards scattered across the peninsulas open up for snowshoeing or Nordic skiing.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Planting a vineyard in the Bay Area can cost between $30,000 and $80,000 per acre, but some are choosing to just leave them sit rather than pay to maintain them.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Jan. 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 13 Jan. 2026.
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vineyard
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vine·yard
ˈvin-yərd 
: a field of grapevines
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