: a planting of fruit trees, nut trees, or sugar maples
also
: the trees of such a planting
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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.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Over time, rather than orchards, the land may support solar panels, beef cattle or wheat.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
With its namesake farm, on-site orchards, excellent dining options with menus focused on farm-to-table offerings—plus a myriad of relaxing treatments and wellness programming (think: sound baths and breathwork workshops)—Wildflower has endless opportunities for connection and relaxation.
—Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
The palate is sweet and creamy, featuring spiced, baked orchard fruits, creamy caramel, and rich roasted agave.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Over time, rather than orchards, the land may support solar panels, beef cattle or wheat.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
With its namesake farm, on-site orchards, excellent dining options with menus focused on farm-to-table offerings—plus a myriad of relaxing treatments and wellness programming (think: sound baths and breathwork workshops)—Wildflower has endless opportunities for connection and relaxation.
—Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
The palate is sweet and creamy, featuring spiced, baked orchard fruits, creamy caramel, and rich roasted agave.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Orchard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchard. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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orchard
noun
or·chard
ˈȯr-chərd 
1
: a place where fruit or nut trees are grown
2
: the trees in an orchard
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