viticulture

noun

vi·​ti·​cul·​ture ˈvi-tə-ˌkəl-chər How to pronounce viticulture (audio) ˈvī- How to pronounce viticulture (audio)
: the cultivation or culture of grapes especially for wine making
viticultural
ˌvi-tə-ˈkəl-chə-rəl How to pronounce viticulture (audio)
ˌvī-
-ˈkəlch-rəl
adjective
viticulturally adverb
viticulturist noun

Examples of viticulture in a Sentence

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In 1959, the estate came under the ownership of Tom Jones, then CEO of Northrop Corporation, who recognized the land's potential for viticulture. Noel Burgess, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 The Mexican Wine Club celebrates local varietals, while the Spirits of Mexico experience guides guests through the intricacies of mezcal, tequila, and more, elevating their understanding of Mexican viticulture and distillation. Caroline Tell, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Sample the area’s viticulture at wineries like Boxwood and Greenhill Vineyards, or stop for a taste of the local cider at Mt. Defiance. Madeline Weinfield, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024 At that time, we were already committed to reducing our carbon footprint, and 2014 was our first year of organic viticulture. J'nai Gaither, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for viticulture 

Word History

Etymology

Latin vitis vine + English culture — more at withy

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of viticulture was in 1872

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“Viticulture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viticulture. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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