orchard

noun

or·​chard ˈȯr-chərd How to pronounce orchard (audio)
Synonyms of orchard
: a planting of fruit trees, nut trees, or sugar maples
also : the trees of such a planting

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His father, a native of China, got his start in the Sacramento area in the 1950s by working in Delta pear orchards. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Crowds thin, beaches empty, and orchards brim with fruit, though shops, galleries, and many attractions remain open. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026 Grocery shoppers can also find Trader Joe’s Spice Cider and Apple Cider Donuts on shelves for the season, giving the orchard flavor a place at breakfast and dessert as well as in the cup. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Meghan shared footage from what appears to be the same orchard shoot in October of last year, and s he can be seen wearing her engagement ring. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for orchard

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English ortgeard, from ort- (from Latin hortus garden) + geard yard — more at yard

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of orchard was before the 12th century

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“Orchard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchard. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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orchard

noun
or·​chard ˈȯr-chərd How to pronounce orchard (audio)
1
: a place where fruit or nut trees are grown
2
: the trees in an orchard

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