orchard

noun

or·​chard ˈȯr-chərd 

: a planting of fruit trees, nut trees, or sugar maples

also : the trees of such a planting

Examples of orchard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Most of our family orchards were planted in the same year as the birth of either one of my children or my nephews. —Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2025

While the Valley itself is densely populated, Sylmar is a more rural area that was once known for its olive orchards but now for its horse properties. —Soumya Karlamangla, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025

At the end of last year, a farmer in eastern Turkey discovered a rare, largely intact late Roman mosaic while planting a cherry orchard. —George Nelson For Artnews, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025

While apple orchards nationwide have become increasingly vulnerable to warming trends, the three U.S. counties with the biggest output are among the most affected, according to the study, published on Monday in Environmental Research Letters. —Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English ortgeard, from ort- (from Latin hortus garden) + geard yard — more at yard

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing orchard

• orchard grass
• sugar orchard

Kids Definition

orchard

noun

or·​chard ˈȯr-chərd 

1

: a place where fruit or nut trees are grown

2

: the trees in an orchard