: a planting of fruit trees, nut trees, or sugar maples
also
: the trees of such a planting
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As a major agricultural center as well as a tourist destination, Indio’s farms and orchards produce cotton, grapes, onions, citrus, and dates.
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Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
The name takes its name from the orchards of peaches, or pavies that once grew there.
—Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Black cherries, maraschino cherries/Kirsch, lemon custard, orchard fruits, rye spices, and chocolate are featured on the nose.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Leaf peepers from across the states make their way to towns such as Burlington and Woodstock to immerse in the state's legendary fall foliage, whether through a scenic hiking trail or at an apple-picking orchard.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
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Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
The name takes its name from the orchards of peaches, or pavies that once grew there.
—Valentina Di Donato, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Black cherries, maraschino cherries/Kirsch, lemon custard, orchard fruits, rye spices, and chocolate are featured on the nose.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Leaf peepers from across the states make their way to towns such as Burlington and Woodstock to immerse in the state's legendary fall foliage, whether through a scenic hiking trail or at an apple-picking orchard.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Orchard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchard. Accessed 16 Apr. 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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