Basic Details
Word: Orchard
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A piece of land where fruit trees are grown.
Synonyms: Fruit garden, plantation
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Pluck the fruits of your labour: To enjoy the rewards of your hard work. Example: "After years of studying, she finally plucked the fruits of her labour by receiving her degree."
- Out of the orchard: Refers to something that is fresh and new. Example: "The artist's new paintings are out of the orchard; they're truly unique."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The orchard was filled with apple trees heavy with ripe fruit ready for picking.
Example 2: Every spring, our family visits the orchard to enjoy the beautiful blossoms and the sweet smell of blooming fruit trees.
Example 3: The farmer decided to plant a new orchard to diversify the types of fruits grown on his land.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the earliest known orchard was established in ancient Mesopotamia around 4,000 years ago? It was planted with fruit trees such as figs and olives!
Famous Quote
"The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses." Hanna Rion
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "orchard" mean?
a) A type of flower
b) A piece of land with fruit trees
c) A kind of vegetable
d) A type of bush
Answer: b) A piece of land with fruit trees
2. Which of these is a synonym of "orchard"?
a) Forest
b) Fruit garden
c) Meadow
d) Desert
Answer: b) Fruit garden
3. Which sentence uses "orchard" correctly?
a) The orchard was buzzing with excitement during the harvest festival.
b) The orchard ran very fast.
c) The orchard is a type of fish.
d) The orchard sang beautifully.
Answer: a) The orchard was buzzing with excitement during the harvest festival.
4. Which idiom means enjoying the rewards of hard work?
a) Out of the orchard
b) Pluck the fruits of your labour
c) Tree of knowledge
d) Branch out
Answer: b) Pluck the fruits of your labour
5. What is the opposite of "orchard"?
a) N/A
b) Forest
c) Desert
d) Jungle
Answer: a) N/A
