viticulture

noun

vi·​ti·​cul·​ture ˈvi-tə-ˌkəl-chər How to pronounce viticulture (audio) ˈvī- How to pronounce viticulture (audio)
: the cultivation or culture of grapes especially for wine making
viticultural
ˌvi-tə-ˈkəl-chə-rəl How to pronounce viticulture (audio)
ˌvī-
-ˈkəlch-rəl
adjective
viticulturally adverb
viticulturist noun

Examples of viticulture in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
But aficionados who want to taste more and learn about desert viticulture can take an 90-minute private tour with Ron Brumley, the vineyard manager and winemaker ($250 for a group of up to four people). New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025 What makes Armenia’s claim to fame distinctive is its reliance on archaeology as much as viticulture. Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 Croatia has all the advantages that Portugal (and Spain and Italy as well) boasts: coastline, cuisine and viticulture. Amy Nelson, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2025 Stéphane Tissot is an organic viticulture pioneer, starting way back in 1999 before moving on to biodynamic wine in 2004. Eleanor Aldridge, AFAR Media, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for viticulture

Word History

Etymology

Latin vitis vine + English culture — more at withy

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of viticulture was in 1872

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Viticulture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viticulture. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!