vigneron

noun

vi·​gne·​ron ˌvēn-yə-ˈrōn How to pronounce vigneron (audio)
: winegrower

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Not all vignerons had enough workers on call to respond so quickly. — Elin McCoy, Fortune Europe, 11 May 2024 The vigneron had to assign them to work together. — Phineas Rueckert, Longreads, 3 Mar. 2026 In late May, the courtyard of Château du Moulin-à-Vent fills with vignerons pouring the latest vintages under simple tents. — Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 Here, vignerons must contend with harsher climates, higher altitudes, and constantly fluctuating temperatures—but that's only pushed growers to be more creative. — Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vigneron

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (Scots), from Middle French, from Old French vineron, from vine, vigne vine, vineyard

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vigneron was in the 15th century

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“Vigneron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigneron. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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