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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Additionally, winemakers Kim and Tennille Chalmers (Chalmers) will showcase wines produced from their family’s vineyards in Victoria: Heathcote and Merbein. Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025 The course is all about immersing students into the significance of wine beyond the glass and to view it as an agricultural product that livelihoods rely on; to showcase this, Suckling hones in on the stories and personalities behind some of Tuscany’s iconic vineyards. Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 Temecula Dupe for: Tuscany Southern California’s wine region is the Temecula Valley and the rolling vineyards here are often compared to those in Tuscany. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025 The vines have historically been planted on the steep slopes of the riverbanks because this gives the vineyards maximum sun exposure and excellent drainage. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 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 2 May. 2025.

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vineyard

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