vineyard
Americannoun
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a plantation of grapevines, especially one producing grapes for winemaking.
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a sphere of activity, especially on a high spiritual plane.
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Etymology
Origin of vineyard
1300–50; Middle English ( see vine, yard 2); replacing win ( e ) yard, Old English wīngeard
Explanation
If you dream of one day growing grapes and making wine in the South of France, you hope to work at a vineyard, another name for a farm where wine grapes are grown. The French tradition of wine making is what led English speakers to adopt a French term for "grape plantation," although in South Africa it is called a "wine farm." Around 1300, the Old English term wingeard was replaced with the word vineyard. The trickiest thing about the word is its pronunciation — the first syllable doesn't actually sound like "vine," but instead is pronounced "vin."
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Example Sentences
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The ticks are especially common in coastal areas, such as Martha’s Vineyard off the coast of Massachusetts and Suffolk County in New York.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
He knows Widow’s Bay is never going to be Martha’s Vineyard.
From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026
Still, the couple’s Martha’s Vineyard dwelling does afford them ample opportunity to enjoy complete and utter privacy with their loved ones, featuring multiple structures that makes it the perfect place to host guests.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
One was being built by Vineyard Offshore, a major developer that also is a lease holder off Humboldt.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
They were known throughout Boston, Harvard Yard, and Martha’s Vineyard for their cashmere cardigans and grand parties.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
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