Definition

A person who owns or manages a place where grapes are grown for making wine.

Example

The vineyardist carefully tended to the grapevines to ensure a good harvest.

Conversation

Have you ever met a vineyardist before?

No, I haven't! What do they do exactly?

They manage the vineyards and oversee the grape production.

That sounds fascinating! I'd love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vineyardist → It is formed from "vineyard" (from Old French *vignoble*, meaning a place where vines are cultivated) and "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with something). A vineyardist is a person who works in or is associated with a vineyard, particularly in the cultivation of grapes for winemaking.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'vineyard' as a place where grapes grow, and the '-ist' means a person involved in that activity. So, a vineyardist is someone who works with grapes in a vineyard.

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