as in gardens
a place where people grow fruit trees
an apple orchard
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Recent Examples of orchards
Along with the rows and rows of grapevines, the land is planted with orchards for your enjoyment.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Avocado orchards are gone and beehives destroyed.
—Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
The route travels through the heartland, with lovely, idyllic vistas of almond orchards, vineyards, and on clear days, the snowcapped Sierra Nevada mountains.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
The 301-acre property includes pinot vineyards, two creeks, orchards, and meadows.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
Amanvari will form part of the premier community of Costa Palmas – a 1,500-acre private estate encompassing organic orchards and farms, pristine beaches, a yacht club and deep-water marina.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Stop by Convivium Bar for a craft cocktail also made utilizing the fruits of Monaci’s orchards, or for a glass of velvety Guido Coffa wine.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Alcohol is repeatedly referred to in the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments and was well established in Rome and her territories, from the vineyards of Italy to the cider orchards of Britain.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
In some areas of the country, people may carol through fruit orchards as a way to bless crops.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Avocado orchards are gone and beehives destroyed.
—Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026
The route travels through the heartland, with lovely, idyllic vistas of almond orchards, vineyards, and on clear days, the snowcapped Sierra Nevada mountains.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
The 301-acre property includes pinot vineyards, two creeks, orchards, and meadows.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Jan. 2026
Amanvari will form part of the premier community of Costa Palmas – a 1,500-acre private estate encompassing organic orchards and farms, pristine beaches, a yacht club and deep-water marina.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Stop by Convivium Bar for a craft cocktail also made utilizing the fruits of Monaci’s orchards, or for a glass of velvety Guido Coffa wine.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Alcohol is repeatedly referred to in the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments and was well established in Rome and her territories, from the vineyards of Italy to the cider orchards of Britain.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
In some areas of the country, people may carol through fruit orchards as a way to bless crops.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchards
Noun
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Protect your yards and gardens.—
Star-Telegram staff,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2026
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Then, narrow the choices down further by looking into traits that suit your growing conditions and preferences, including the time between planting and harvest and, if needed, the variety’s suitability for containers or small-space gardens.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Spend an afternoon exploring vineyards along the Long Island Wine Trail; Kontokosta Winery in Greenpoint is the North Fork’s only waterfront winery, and Borghese Vineyard and Winery is the region’s oldest vineyard and a lovely place to picnic.—
Sarah Buder,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
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As for the current harvest, some local vineyards, like Ascona on Skyline, are completely sold out and most of the fruit has been picked, according to vineyard manager Ken Swegles.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The fate of many farms depends on this final step, and doing it efficiently and in a timely way is critical for product quality and the logistics of getting it to the market.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Anne-Marie Flynn, executive director of West Marin Community Services, which is distributing the Nature Conservancy payments to people living on the farms and ranches, said 17 households remain on the land, accounting for about 54 people.—
Richard Halstead,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Anne-Marie Flynn, executive director of West Marin Community Services, which is distributing the Nature Conservancy payments to people living on the farms and ranches, said 17 households remain on the land, accounting for about 54 people.—
Richard Halstead,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Today, through the concerted efforts of ranchers and conservation groups, there are nearly 200,000 bison on private ranches and farms in the United States, according to a 2022 USDA census, with another 30,000 on tribal lands.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Inside deserted clapboard farmsteads, palatial Antebellum-era plantation houses and maximalist Queen Anne-style structures, Sansivero has discovered many residences that were never emptied, offering a portal into another life.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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