Definition

A person who grows or takes care of fruit trees in a garden or farm area.

Example

The orchardist carefully tended to the apple trees to ensure a good harvest.

Conversation

Did you know that my uncle is an orchardist?

Really? That's interesting! What kind of fruits does he grow?

He mainly focuses on apples and pears, but he also has some cherries.

That sounds delicious! I’d love to visit his orchard someday.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Orchardist → It is formed from "orchard" (from Old English *orceard*, meaning a garden or area where fruit trees are grown) and "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with something). An orchardist is a person who cultivates or manages an orchard.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who takes care of a garden full of fruit trees — that's what an orchardist does.

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