noun
Uncommon
vineyard
VIHN-yuhd
Vineyard (noun) means a piece of land planted with grapevines, typically for making wine. Example: “They spent the afternoon touring a vineyard in the Loire Valley.”
noun
1
A piece of land planted with grapevines, typically for making wine.
"They spent the afternoon touring a vineyard in the Loire Valley."
"The family has owned the vineyard for four generations."
How to use vineyard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLand where grapevines are grown, usually to make wine.
Common pairings
own a vineyard
visit a vineyard
vineyard tour
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like vineyard.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- vineyards
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
They spent the afternoon touring a _____ in the Loire Valley.
Etymology
From vine + yard, replacing the older Old English wīnġeard ("wine yard").
Synonyms
View more →
grape farm
wine estate
grape orchard
vinery
Rhymes for vineyard
yard
bayard
lanyard
junkyard
backyard
farmyard
barnyard
shipyard
courtyard
graveyard
churchyard
schoolyard
See all rhymes for vineyard →
Frequently asked questions
What does “vineyard” mean?
The word “vineyard” means a piece of land planted with grapevines, typically for making wine. In plain terms, land where grapevines are grown, usually to make wine.
How do you pronounce “vineyard”?
“Vineyard” is pronounced VIHN-yuhd (/ˈvɪn.jɚd/ in IPA).
How do you use “vineyard” in a sentence?
Here is “vineyard” used in a sentence: “They spent the afternoon touring a vineyard in the Loire Valley.”
What part of speech is “vineyard”?
“Vineyard” is a noun.
Where does the word “vineyard” come from?
The word “vineyard” comes from Old English. From vine + yard, replacing the older Old English wīnġeard ("wine yard").
Is “vineyard” a common word?
“Vineyard” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between a vineyard and an orchard?
A vineyard is land specifically planted with grapevines, usually for winemaking, while an orchard is land planted with fruit or nut trees such as apple or cherry trees. The distinction comes down to the crop: vines versus trees.
Is a vineyard the same as a winery?
No. A vineyard is the piece of land where grapes are grown, while a winery is the building or business where grapes are pressed, fermented, and bottled into wine. A single wine estate often includes both a vineyard and a winery on the same property.
What grows in a vineyard besides grapes?
While grapevines are the main crop, many vineyards also grow cover crops like clover or grasses between the rows to improve soil health and control erosion. Some vineyards border orchards or gardens, but the core planting is always grapevines.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include vineyard:
