Vineyard

/ˈvɪn.jərd/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A tract of land where grapevines are cultivated, especially for winemaking.
The vineyard produced a variety of grapes used to make high-quality red wine.
A place where wine is made or grapes are grown.
Tourists flock to the vineyard each year to enjoy wine tasting events.
An area of land planted with grapevines.
The vineyard stretches across the rolling hills, providing stunning views of the countryside.
A farm or estate where grapes are grown and typically include a winery.
After touring the vineyard, we bought several bottles of their finest Chardonnay.

Etymology

Middle English, from Old French 'vignoble', from Latin 'vineam' meaning 'vineyard'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

grape expectations
A play on words suggesting optimism about wine or life.
in vino veritas
In wine, there is truth; often used to imply that drunkenness reveals true feelings.
from grape to glass
Describes the entire process of wine production from cultivation to consumption.

Related Words

grape
A small, round fruit used for making wine.
winery
A place where wine is produced.
vintage
The year or place in which wine, especially wine of high quality, was produced.

Slang Meanings

Wine country
Let's take a trip to wine country this summer.
Grape farm
Her family runs a grape farm in the countryside.