brewery

noun

brew·​ery ˈbrü-ə-rē How to pronounce brewery (audio)
ˈbru̇(-ə)r-ē
plural breweries
: a place where beer is produced
Cape Cod Beer owner and brewer Todd Marcus expects the brewery expansion to be completed by early April, allowing him to keep up with the flagship brews, as well as seasonal offerings.Jen Harmon
Breweries from Brooklyn to Norwalk, Conn., are putting in more and bigger brewing vats, plotting new lagers, ales and stouts.Kirk Johnson
see also microbrewery

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Secret Food Tours Austin takes you to sample breakfast tacos, barbecue, and more, and Austin Eats Food Tours gets boozy with breweries, cocktail bars, and brunch spots, among other offerings. Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025 Away From Home partnered with Crewfare to help concertgoers find hotels close to the brewery, which will be closed to the public for the duration of the festival. Marina Watts, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025 Grab a bite to eat from a food truck or sip on an adult beverage from a local brewery. Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 21 Aug. 2025 Top-shelf food truck The Munchies Report will be doing summer favorites (looking at you, Chili Cheese Smash Burger), and the brewery will have new beer releases, raffles and games throughout the day. Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brewery

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1648, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brewery was circa 1648

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brewery

noun
brew·​ery ˈbrü-ə-rē How to pronounce brewery (audio)
ˈbru̇(-ə)r-ē
plural breweries
: a plant where malt liquors are brewed

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