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

Examples of vineyard in a Sentence

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Black Defenders wait outside, ready to ferry guests to slopes, vineyards, or long lunches—anywhere and everywhere. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Aellen said Tuesday morning's frost was detrimental to the vineyard at Linganore Winecellars. Ashley Paul, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026 As part of the new offerings, the company will launch 12-day journeys across New Zealand complete with jet boat rides through the Shotover canyons, a helicopter flight over Queenstown, a visit to a vineyard in Marlborough, and more. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026 His nephew Jan Garrod became vineyard manager. Laura Ness, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vineyard. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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vineyard

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