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 vines are located at altitudes of 10,200 feet in one of the highest vineyards in the world. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 May 2025 The vineyard is managed daily by the Kontokosta family to maintain consistent fruit quality. Rachel King, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025 In Rochelle Dowden-Lord’s debut, Lush, four wine experts—a wunderkind sommelier, a food writer, a social media influencer, and the owner of a popular, but mediocre wine brand—are invited to a French vineyard for the weekend. Shannon Carlin, Time, 1 May 2025 The vineyards of upstate New York have proven to be an excellent testing ground. Hope Hodge Seck, USA Today, 30 Apr. 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 22 May. 2025.

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vineyard

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