orchard
UK: ˈɔːtʃəd | US: ˈɔːrtʃərd
n. a piece of land planted with fruit trees
The word "orchard" originates from Old English orceard, a combination of ort (a reduced form of Latin hortus, meaning "garden") and yard (from Old English geard, meaning "enclosed land"). Over time, orceard evolved into "orchard," specifically referring to land cultivated with fruit trees. The term reflects the historical practice of enclosing gardens for cultivation.
The family owns a small orchard where they grow apples and pears.
In autumn, the orchard is filled with ripe fruit ready for harvest.
Bees are essential for pollinating the trees in the orchard.
They spent the afternoon picnicking under the shade of the orchard trees.
The old orchard has been producing cherries for over fifty years.