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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Watching the vineyards mature and the wines age has been incredible. Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 To come to its conclusion, the team evaluated destinations based on their number of romantic and fine dining restaurants, number of restaurants with Michelin stars, number of wine bars rated four stars or above, the number of tours and wine tastings available, and the number of vineyards. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2025 His new Sonoma project features Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc sourced from some of Sonoma Coast’s most renowned vineyards. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025 The Martinborough subregion of Wairarapa (there are three in total) is a charming colonial village with views of vineyards in every direction. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 2025.

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vineyard

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