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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The country features a diverse landscape and boasts everything from picturesque vineyards and waterfront golf courses to dramatic mountains perfect for skiing and more. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2025 The city of Dijon was once a seat of medieval power, but long before the Gothic architecture, vineyards and mustard fields built the identity of the region, the land belonged to the Gauls. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025 The couple resided on a farm and vineyard with many animals. Abigail Lee, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025 The fires left most vineyards and tourism infrastructure undamaged and by early 2018 hotel occupancy and revenue were ahead of the year before, according to a local tourism organization, Visit Napa Valley. Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for vineyard 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 11 Feb. 2025.

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vineyard

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