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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This versatility reflects the region's extraordinary range of altitudes, from valley floors at 200 metres, to mountain vineyards cresting 1,000 metres. Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 The tranquil Porter Creek meanders through an adjoining 125 acres of untouched land, while another 230 acres come with the opportunity for building homes among the redwoods and cultivating a wine vineyard. David Caraccio july 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025 There are beaches, vineyards, and the high mountains, sometimes all within a single day. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 3 July 2025 On the other hand, Santa Maria, a city on California’s Central Coast near the burgeoning wine region Paso Robles, known for its vineyards and nearby access to the Pacific, is more unique. Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 1 July 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vineyard. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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vineyard

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