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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Today, there are vineyards in Barolo that are higher and further west. Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 Wine and conversation flow on a slow tour of the natural vineyards in Spain’s Castilla y León. Megan Lloyd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024 The five-floor house is filled with art works inspired by the surrounding vineyards and rich landscape of the region, with special details including a bench carved from cellar wood. Joelle Diderich, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024 Heitz Cellar 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Joe Heitz began making wine in Napa Valley in 1961 and is widely credited as being the first to make a vineyard specific Cabernet Sauvignon. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 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 21 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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