vineyard

noun

vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd 

British also -ˌyärd

1

: a planting of grapevines

2

: a sphere of activity : field of endeavor

Toilers in the vineyard of diplomacy …

—Daniel Schorr

Examples of vineyard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Annapolis Valley, northwest of the city of Halifax, is home to picturesque vineyards that offer tastings. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

Each one has its own indoor fireplace—perfect for cozy nights during the cooler off-season—as well as a wine bar, a terrace with either a daybed or couch setup, and a gorgeous private plunge pool overlooking the vineyards. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Yes, there are wealthy vineyard owners, but there are also thousands of farmers, small and multigenerational wineries, farmworkers, cellar workers, truck drivers, restaurant and hotel employees whose livelihoods depend on this industry. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026

That’s usually when Terrell drives his harvesting tractor through his 200-acre vineyard on the shores of Lake Erie, shaking millions of concord grapes from the vines to be processed into juice. — Tim Craig, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

vineyard

noun

vine·​yard ˈvin-yərd 

: a field of grapevines