vineyard

[ vin-yerd ]

noun

1. a plantation of grapevines, especially one producing grapes for winemaking.
2. a sphere of activity, especially on a high spiritual plane.

vineyard

/ ˈvɪnjəd /

noun

1. a plantation of grapevines, esp where wine grapes are produced

Derived Forms

• ˈvineyardist, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of vineyard¹

1300–50; Middle English ( vine, yard ² ); replacing win ( e ) yard, Old English wīngeard

Word History and Origins

Origin of vineyard¹

Old English wīngeard; see vine , yard ²; related to Old High German wīngart, Old Norse vingarthr