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 Rupert Murdoch and Elena Zhukova pose for a photo, on Saturday, June 1, 2024 during their wedding ceremony at his vineyard estate in Bel Air, Calif. CBS News, 2 June 2024 Hike to the top of this Livermore vineyard to enjoy sunset hues, gorgeous landscapes, small-lot wine and a picnic box for two on select dates through October. Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 2 June 2024 As Gaucho Holdings' new financing arm, GOAL is intended to serve as the Company's self-financing option for buyers of its unique luxury vineyard real estate project, Algodon Wine Estates, with plans to expand beyond. Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024 Bob up and down the region’s drumlins (rolling glacial hills), meander past cherry farms and vineyards, and see the boat tie-ups beginning to swell on Leelanau County’s inland lakes. Stacey Nield Brugeman, New York Times, 24 May 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

Time Traveler
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 6 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

vineyard

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