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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The site’s volcanic soil and rolling vineyards have supported winemaking since before the Hungarian Conquest in the 9th/10th centuries, and today, the region is celebrated for its dry white and sparkling wines alongside its renowned Tokaji Aszú dessert. New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025 The wedding itself embraced the natural beauty of the vineyard setting with its rustic elegance. Sean Mandell, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025 In the brand’s online shop, each wine listing is accompanied by classic tasting notes and pairing suggestions, but also a brief bio of the vineyard where its grapes were sourced and a story of how the wine was ideated, fermented and blended. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025 Erlebnispark Tripsdrill in Cleebronn, Germany Set amidst the rolling hills and vineyards of southwestern Germany’s Württemberg region, about 45 minutes from Stuttgart, Erlebnispark Tripsdrill is Germany’s oldest amusement park, one that, much like the region’s wines, has only grown richer with age. Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025 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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