'vineyard' originates from Latin and Old English (via Old French); specifically Latin 'vinea' (via Old French 'vigne') and Old English 'geard', where 'vinea' meant 'vineyard' or 'vine' and 'geard' meant 'enclosure' or 'yard'.

'vineyard' changed from Middle English forms such as 'vinyard' or 'viniard' (influenced by Old French 'vigne') and eventually became the modern English word 'vineyard'.

Initially it meant 'an enclosed place for vines' (an enclosure for growing vines), but over time it evolved into the current meaning 'an area of land where grapevines are cultivated (often for wine)'.