viticulture

noun

vi·​ti·​cul·​ture ˈvi-tə-ˌkəl-chər How to pronounce viticulture (audio) ˈvī- How to pronounce viticulture (audio)
: the cultivation or culture of grapes especially for wine making
viticultural
ˌvi-tə-ˈkəl-chə-rəl How to pronounce viticulture (audio)
ˌvī-
-ˈkəlch-rəl
adjective
viticulturally adverb
viticulturist noun

Examples of viticulture in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Their names now grace a viticulture and enology institute at Colorado Mesa University in Palisade, and for years Winiarski served as a judge for the state Governor’s Cup wine competition. Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 20 June 2024 Vineyards act as natural fire breaks, according to experts at UC Davis’ viticulture and enology program. Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024 The 1960s and ’70s witnessed American wine being dismissed as a mere joke, overshadowed by the prestige of French viticulture. Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2024 Wines are paired with a focus on the unique viticulture of the region – small batch and volcanic terroir. William Leigh, theweek, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for viticulture 

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Word History

Etymology

Latin vitis vine + English culture — more at withy

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of viticulture was in 1872

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Cite this Entry

“Viticulture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viticulture. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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