orchard

noun

or·​chard ˈȯr-chərd How to pronounce orchard (audio)
Synonyms of orchardnext
: a planting of fruit trees, nut trees, or sugar maples
also : the trees of such a planting

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Having grown up in Sunnyvale, Barry has witnessed the metamorphosis of Silicon Valley firsthand—from cherry and apricot orchards to the epicenter of global innovation. — Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 But over the last 24 years, it has been transformed into an agricultural venture with an orchard, a cider-making facility and a historic, but updated, farmhouse. — Maddie McGay, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025 Pathways for meditation strolls are woven through the immaculate landscaping, which includes towering oaks, lush ferns, and fragrant jasmine, as well as an orchard with 50 fruit-producing trees. — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2025 The grand swimming pool serves as the centerpiece of outdoor living inviting you to soak up the epic vistas, while a lush orchard stocked with a variety of fruit trees adds an earthy touch to the landscape. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for orchard

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

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The first known use of orchard was before the 12th century

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orchard

noun
or·​chard ˈȯr-chərd How to pronounce orchard (audio)
1
: a place where fruit or nut trees are grown
2
: the trees in an orchard

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