1
: a planting of grapevines
2
: a sphere of activity : field of endeavor
Toilers in the vineyard of diplomacy …—
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The Grand Hall's vineyard-style seating is arranged like clusters of grapes on different vines, meaning there’s no bad seat in the house.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
The quaint town of Rye is an eight-mile drive away, as is Rye Harbour, and there is a great selection of vineyards, among them Tillingham and Chapel Down, to be discovered in these parts.
—Felicity Capon, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
The grape grows best in California’s warmer climates, such as Lodi and Paso Robles, as well as warmer vineyard locations in Napa and Sonoma.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2026
In an interview on his website, Steinberg recalled jotting down some initial lyrics while driving around the Southern California vineyard his father owned.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
The quaint town of Rye is an eight-mile drive away, as is Rye Harbour, and there is a great selection of vineyards, among them Tillingham and Chapel Down, to be discovered in these parts.
—Felicity Capon, TheWeek, 19 Feb. 2026
The grape grows best in California’s warmer climates, such as Lodi and Paso Robles, as well as warmer vineyard locations in Napa and Sonoma.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2026
In an interview on his website, Steinberg recalled jotting down some initial lyrics while driving around the Southern California vineyard his father owned.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Vineyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vineyard. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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vineyard
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vine·yard
ˈvin-yərd 
: a field of grapevines
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