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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While his vineyard has enough bulk wine business to keep it up and running without Canada, Heuvel, who is also a board member of the California Association of Winegrape Growers, said other vintners will not be as fortunate. Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026 From rolling vineyards to lush river valleys, high limestone bluffs to some pretty great lakes, this region of the United States is often overlooked. Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 Travelers are trading marathon tasting schedules for immersive vineyard walks, meaningful conversations and experiences that create a deeper connection to Napa and Sonoma. Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The general classification riders can relax and take in the vineyards and countryside of the Dordogne valley. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 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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