vineyard

American  

[vin-yerd] / ˈvɪn yərd /

noun

1. a plantation of grapevines, especially one producing grapes for winemaking.

2. a sphere of activity, especially on a high spiritual plane.

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vineyard British  

/ ˈvɪnjəd /

noun

1. a plantation of grapevines, esp where wine grapes are produced

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Other Word Forms

• vineyardist noun

Etymology

Origin of vineyard

1300–50; Middle English ( vine, yard ² ); replacing win ( e ) yard, Old English wīngeard

Example Sentences

Aside from the monetary penalty, the settlement requires Justin and Wonderful to halt any harassment or retaliation, undergo compliance audits and take other measures at the vineyard operations.

From Los Angeles Times

That is forcing vineyard owners from Bordeaux to Australia to rip up vines and leave grapes to rot in the fields.

From The Wall Street Journal

A view of the peach orchard and grape vineyard at Bloom Ranch.

From Los Angeles Times

Seedless white Thompson grapes for years dominated Indian vineyards, but shifting weather patterns, including unexpected rain at the start of this year, now cause the berries to burst, sometimes wiping out entire harvests.

From Barron's

"For decades, while laboring in the vineyards of the community, he inspired us to keep hope alive in the struggle for liberty and justice for all," the Democrat said.

From BBC