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 vineyards are located over 1,600 feet above sea level and within the haven of a forest, as for every 2.5 acres of vineyards, there are 10 acres of woods. Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 Dishes are seasonal and inventive, with ingredients either straight from their kitchen garden or from other parts of this bountiful state: expect seared tuna from Port Lincoln with chili and mandarin oil, and risotto with asparagus as green as those vineyards. Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024 Forbes considered all types of assets, including: stakes in public and private companies, real estate, art, yachts, planes, ranches, vineyards, jewelry, car collections and more. Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 11 Dec. 2024 This lack of authenticity may not matter to audiences who know more about Jolie’s battle with Brad Pitt over a vineyard than Callas’ feud with rival Renata Tebaldi. Tom Gliatto, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024 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 25 Dec. 2024.

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vineyard

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