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Vineyard - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A vineyard is a piece of land where grapevines are grown, primarily for producing wine. It often includes trellises and careful cultivation to ensure healthy grape harvests.

vineyard

/ˈvɪnjərd/ /ˈvɪnjəd/

Definition:

A plantation of grapevines, typically for wine production.

Synonyms:

Winery, grape farm, vinery

Part of Speech:

Noun

Antonyms:

Desert, wasteland

Common Collocations:

Family vineyard, organic vineyard, sprawling vineyard, vineyard tour, vineyard owner

Derivatives:

Vineyards, viney (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "vineyard" to refer to land where grapes are grown, especially for winemaking.

Common Phrases:

Work in the vineyard, own a vineyard, visit a vineyard

Etymology:

From Old French "vigne" (vine) + "-ier" (suffix denoting place), later influenced by "yard."

Examples:

  • 1. The sun shone brightly over the lush vineyard.
  • 2. They bought a small vineyard in California last year.
  • 3. The vineyard produces excellent Chardonnay grapes.
  • 4. We took a tour of the local vineyard yesterday.

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