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

Examples of vineyard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web While Bordeaux has long been considered a cold weather region because of its damp maritime climate, most of its vineyards are at sea level, so warming temperatures there can add to a sense of over-ripeness if grapes are not picked early enough. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 June 2024 In Dry Creek Valley, the holistic and tranquil Truett Hurst takes a similar approach, producing vinos that authentically impart the tastes of the vineyards and the characters who make them. Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2024 Sips and shops There’s no shortage of vineyards producing top notch wines here. Ben Davidson, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024 The former is home to a number of vineyards and distilleries, but the one to visit is Re:Find, where handcrafted spirits are made from saignée (free run juice from wine grapes). Christina Liao, Vogue, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for vineyard 

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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 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

vineyard

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