Definition and Synonyms
An orchard is a cultivated area of fruit-bearing trees. Synonyms include fruit garden, plantation, grove, yard, farm, nursery, and colony. Orchards grow apples, pears, peaches, cherries, and more. They provide fruit and beautiful scenery.
Characteristics of an Orchard
Orchards are intentional plantations of trees or shrubs maintained for food production, often consisting of a single variety of fruit. Most temperate-zone orchards are laid out in a regular grid, with grazed grass that makes maintenance and fruit gathering easy.
There are no categorical antonyms to this word. Orchards are also sometimes a feature of large gardens, where they serve an aesthetic as well as a productive purpose.