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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The house sources grapes from its grand cru vineyards in Aÿ, Avize, Verzy, Chouilly, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger, as well as premier cru and cru vineyards in the region. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2025 The Monticello Wine Trail spans over 40 vineyards, each one offering wine tastings paired with gorgeous Virginia views. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025 Famous vineyards such as Signor, Grape Creek and the Texas Wine Collective attract some one million visitors annually. Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025 The route cuts across rolling farmland, oak woods and medieval hamlets, passing vineyards, monasteries and stone bridges along the way. Laura May Todd, Vogue, 21 Dec. 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 1 Jan. 2026.

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vineyard

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