orchard
noun
or·chard ˈȯr-chərd 
: a planting of fruit trees, nut trees, or sugar maples
also : the trees of such a planting
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The royal children will begin their studies at Lambrook tomorrow, which is set in 52-acres of countryside and boasts a 25-meter swimming pool, nine-hole golf course and an orchard with bees, chickens and pigs. 
Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, 7 Sep. 2022 Beak and Skiff was established in 1911 and is now run by great great grandchildren of the founders, who nurture and harvest an orchard of 300,000 trees. Julie Weed, Forbes, 29 June 2022 Check out the story for some tips on creating your own efficient backyard orchard. Matt Pawlik, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022 The farm has its own orchard with pear and apple trees. Jay Cheshes, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2022 Sebright Gardens, 7185 Lakeside Drive N.E., Salem; salemhardyplantsociety.org Orchard Pest & Disease Management Workshop: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn to identify, prevent and treat signs of pest damage and disease in your home orchard. oregonlive, 19 Aug. 2022 Or, head to Indigeny Reserve and taste ciders sourced from their 160-acre orchard. Sunset Magazine, 9 Aug. 2022 The matriarch of her family, Ranevskaya is faced with losing her beloved orchard in foreclosure and has to get her family out of debt. Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 24 June 2022 Out back, lush gardens and a fruit orchard sit among paths where people can practice using wheelchairs, walkers and canes. Heather Knight, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Aug. 2022 See More
Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, 7 Sep. 2022 Beak and Skiff was established in 1911 and is now run by great great grandchildren of the founders, who nurture and harvest an orchard of 300,000 trees. Julie Weed, Forbes, 29 June 2022 Check out the story for some tips on creating your own efficient backyard orchard. Matt Pawlik, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022 The farm has its own orchard with pear and apple trees. Jay Cheshes, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2022 Sebright Gardens, 7185 Lakeside Drive N.E., Salem; salemhardyplantsociety.org Orchard Pest & Disease Management Workshop: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn to identify, prevent and treat signs of pest damage and disease in your home orchard. oregonlive, 19 Aug. 2022 Or, head to Indigeny Reserve and taste ciders sourced from their 160-acre orchard. Sunset Magazine, 9 Aug. 2022 The matriarch of her family, Ranevskaya is faced with losing her beloved orchard in foreclosure and has to get her family out of debt. Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 24 June 2022 Out back, lush gardens and a fruit orchard sit among paths where people can practice using wheelchairs, walkers and canes. Heather Knight, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English ortgeard, from ort- (from Latin hortus garden) + geard yard — more at yard
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing orchard
Kids Definition
orchard
noun
or·chard ˈȯr-chərd
: a place where fruit trees are grown
orchard
noun
as in garden
a place where people grow fruit trees an apple orchard Synonyms & Similar Words
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- garden
- farm
- vineyard
- ranch
- grange
- farmstead
- farmland
- plantation
- estate
- farmhouse
- cropland
- homestead
- farmyard
- manor
- spread
- hacienda
- smallholding
- croft
- station
- steading
