vineyard

noun

vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd How to pronounce vineyard (audio)
British also -ˌyärd
Synonyms of vineyardnext
1
: a planting of grapevines
2
: a sphere of activity : field of endeavor
Toilers in the vineyard of diplomacy …Daniel Schorr

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Additional highlights include a children’s play area, a small vineyard, vegetable and melon gardens, and a four-car garage. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 May 2026 In a Tuscan-style villa, Blue Sky Vineyard pours a refreshing Vignoles, a crisp white that pairs beautifully with their charcuterie board—especially while sitting by the vineyard pond. Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026 The new seven-bedroom luxury villa is located on its own 25 acres of land, half of which is a private vineyard, complete with a pool house and available to be staffed with a private butler, chef, car service and custom experiences for a tab of about 50,000 euros ($58,400) for a weeklong stay. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026 Wine-taste your way through the many vineyards, hike along Orient Point, and eat at The Old Mill Inn in Mattituck. Riza Cruz, Vogue, 14 May 2026 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

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