viticulture
Americannoun
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the culture or cultivation of grapevines; grape-growing.
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the study or science of grapes and their culture.
noun
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the science, art, or process of cultivating grapevines
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the study of grapes and the growing of grapes
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of viticulture
1870–75; < Latin vīti ( s ) vine + culture
Example Sentences
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A top French wine salon risks upsetting the traditional defenders of the country's famed viticulture by handing over increased space to the booming alcohol-free sector.
From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025
Deficit irrigation already yields good results in viticulture, where vintners find it can improve the quality of wine.
From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2024
How many hectares of Scotland are dedicated to viticulture?
From BBC • Dec. 25, 2023
To keep up with the demand for wine professionals in Washington, WSU recently made its viticulture and enology program into a department.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 18, 2023
The south pavilion encompassed the displays of viticulture.
From By Water to the Columbian Exposition by Wisthaler, Johanna S.
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