orchard

noun

or·​chard ˈȯr-chərd 

: a planting of fruit trees, nut trees, or sugar maples

also : the trees of such a planting

Examples of orchard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An urban orchard boasting 80 varieties of fruit trees, a 15,000-square-foot permeable parking lot with a recycled rainwater system, and a solar flower to help provide electricity for the community gardens and farmers market were all completed in 2015. —Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024

The team puts together seasonal menus with microgreens from Grand Valley Micro Farms, fresh bread from Kulina Lani Organic Sourdough and produce from neighboring orchards–including nectarines, plums, peaches and apricots. —Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024

Set in the San Bernardino Mountains (like Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead), Oak Glen is home to acres of apple orchards, bed-and-breakfasts, and a family fun park. —Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024

All the solar panels, the orchard, the farm, and probably one of the most sophisticated battery storage centers in New York, if not the United States. —Esha Chhabra, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024

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

Phrases Containing orchard

• orchard grass
• sugar orchard

Kids Definition

orchard

noun

or·​chard ˈȯr-chərd 

1

: a place where fruit or nut trees are grown

2

: the trees in an orchard