orchard
AW-chuhd
Orchard (noun) means a piece of land planted with fruit or nut trees, or the trees growing there. Example: “We picked apples straight from the trees in my grandfather's orchard.”
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A piece of land planted with fruit or nut trees, or the trees growing there.
"We picked apples straight from the trees in my grandfather's orchard."
"The old orchard behind the farmhouse produces pears and plums every autumn."
How to use orchard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA patch of land where fruit or nut trees are grown.
Common pairings
apple orchard
cherry orchard
work in an orchard
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Etymology
From Old English orċeard, originally a blend of a word related to "wort" (plant) and "yard" (enclosure) — so literally something like "plant-yard."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “orchard” mean?
The word “orchard” means a piece of land planted with fruit or nut trees, or the trees growing there. In plain terms, a patch of land where fruit or nut trees are grown.
How do you pronounce “orchard”?
“Orchard” is pronounced AW-chuhd (/ˈɔɹ.t͡ʃɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “orchard” in a sentence?
Here is “orchard” used in a sentence: “We picked apples straight from the trees in my grandfather's orchard.”
What part of speech is “orchard”?
“Orchard” is a noun.
Where does the word “orchard” come from?
The word “orchard” comes from Old English. From Old English orċeard, originally a blend of a word related to "wort" (plant) and "yard" (enclosure) — so literally something like "plant-yard.".
Is “orchard” a common word?
“Orchard” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
What is the difference between an "orchard" and a "grove"?
An "orchard" is a piece of land planted with fruit or nut trees, typically cultivated and maintained for harvesting. A "grove" can refer to any group of trees, cultivated or wild, and is not limited to fruit- or nut-bearing varieties.
Does "orchard" only refer to apple trees?
No, "orchard" refers to any piece of land planted with fruit or nut trees, or the trees growing there, so it can describe apple, cherry, peach, almond, or other fruit and nut plantings. The specific type is usually indicated by context, as in "apple orchard" or "almond orchard."
Is "orchard" used for a single tree or a whole plantation?
"Orchard" refers to the land planted with fruit or nut trees, or collectively to the trees growing there, rather than to a single isolated tree. A single fruit tree standing alone would not typically be called an orchard.
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