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 two major destinations are Stellenbosch, a university town surrounded by vineyards, and Franschhoek, which is more quaint and widely considered the culinary and viticultural capital. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026 California farms and vineyards are facing a host of problems so far this year, including a drought caused mainly by unusually warm weather patterns in early spring, as reported by the state’s Department of Water Resources. — Jonathan Destler, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 Wine has always been a big part of the equation at Jiko, which exposed oenophiles to the joys of South Africa’s vineyards from the start. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 For a quintessential Up North afternoon, head to Gabriel Farms, an 1880s farmstead with vineyards, U-pick apples and berries, and affectionate farm pups. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vineyard

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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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