Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

orchardist

noun
/ˈɔːr.tʃə.dɪst/
Definition
A person who grows and cultivates fruit trees.
Examples
  • After years of training, she became a skilled orchardist known for her apple varieties.
  • The orchardist carefully tended to each tree to ensure a good harvest.
Meaning
An orchardist is someone who is involved in the planting and maintenance of orchards, which are areas of land dedicated to growing fruit-bearing trees.
Synonyms
  • Fruit grower
  • Tree farmer
  • Horticulturist