creamery

noun

cream·​ery ˈkrēm-rē How to pronounce creamery (audio)
ˈkre-mə-
plural creameries
: an establishment where butter and cheese are made or where milk and cream are prepared or sold

Examples of creamery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bob Giacomini started the farm in 1959, creating milk to sell to the local creamery, according to the Point Reyes website. Joanne Rosa, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2023 Fortunately, overwhelming public demand inspired the Texas creamery to resurrect the old classic in 2023 and again this year. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2024 The creamery is located at 3324 S.W. Bay Shore Drive, Suttons Bay. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 Jan. 2024 Jasper Hill Farm operates two creameries crafting fourteen incredible and distinct cheese varieties. Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 27 Nov. 2023 From classic parlors, to gelaterias and vegan creameries Aug. 23, 2023 Nine miles away, another Rite Aid with a Thrifty Ice Cream counter was preparing to close. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2023 Some small creameries—Kate’s, for example—still produce it. Carly Westerfield, Bon Appétit, 27 Sep. 2023 The Texas creamery announced the reintroduction of its beloved Peppermint Bark Ice Cream Thursday. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023 Here’s where to get the best ice cream in L.A., from classic parlors to vegan creameries. Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of creamery was in 1872

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“Creamery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creamery. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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creamery

noun
cream·​ery ˈkrēm-(ə-)rē How to pronounce creamery (audio)
plural creameries
: a place where butter and cheese are made or where milk and cream are sold or prepared

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