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vineyard Definition

vine·yard (vinyərd)

noun

  1. land devoted to cultivating grapevines
  2. a field of activity, esp. of spiritual labor

Etymology: vine + yard, after OE wingeard

vineyard Synonyms

vineyard

n.

grapevines, vines, grapes, wine terraces, arbor, grape arbor; see also orchard.

vineyard Usage Examples

Converse of subject

surround: Situated away from the country lane, south facing, the house is surrounded by vineyards.

Converse of object

  • tend: The well tended vineyards are the source of Armagnac, probably the original brandy of France.
  • overlook: Most will also want to help drink the wine, on balconies overlooking the vineyard.
  • cultivate: The land is fertile, with the volcanic soil being used to cultivate vineyards and orchards and to raise cattle.
  • terrace: Beyond the village, you ascend through the terraced vineyards to a pass in the limestone ridge.
  • roll: The Loire and Vienne valleys are perhaps the most characteristically French of all the regions with their chateaux, rolling vineyards and meandering rivers.
  • plant: Licenses were required for any vineyard planted on a quota basis.

Adjective modifier

  • flourishing: There are a number of charming small towns and flourishing vineyards within easy reach.
  • lush: Picturesque St Emilion is located amidst the lush vineyards of the Dordogne Valley.
  • renowned: It is made exclusively from white Chardonnay grapes from the most renowned vineyards of the Côte des Blancs.
  • tranquil: Beyond the city discover tranquil vineyards, small fishing villages, the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and the Cape of Good Hope.
  • award-winning: Its award-winning vineyards have earned it the soubriquet of " the Bordeaux of the South Pacific " .
  • famous: The historic town of Dijon is the capital of the Côte d'Or with its world famous vineyards.

Modifies a noun

quot: Planting vineyards quot are in our a simple game.

Noun used with modifier

  • Beaujolais: There are extensive views across to the Beaujolais vineyards, just one of the famous vineyards of the region.
  • Chianti: This walk takes you from Volterra through the Chianti vineyards and San Gimignano to the Sienese hills and magnificent Siena itself.
  • boutique: Peppertree Homestead A lovely property with its own boutique vineyard and olive grove.
  • hillside: The Var region holds treasures for anyone who enjoys the harmony of a hillside vineyard, ancient dry stone walls or small walking paths.
  • planting: Planting vineyards quot are in our a simple game.
  • acre: Oak Valley Wines Twenty acre vineyard which also grows foliage for the cut flower trade.

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