distillery

noun

dis·​till·​ery di-ˈsti-lə-rē How to pronounce distillery (audio)
-ˈstil-rē
plural distilleries
: the works where distilling (as of alcoholic liquors) is done

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And now, the distillery in Kirby, Wyoming—population 76—is entering a new phase of operations. David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The royal family is a huge supporter of the brand, and in 2019, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, opened Silent Pool’s new distillery in Surrey, just 20 miles away from Ascot Racecourse. Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 His early partner in what would become Vodkress was Yves Carcelle, Louis Vuitton’s late CEO, who introduced him to a distillery owned by the Cointreau family. Ian Phillips, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 Since its revival in the early 2000s, Kentucky distillery Four Roses has been known for making excellent bourbon using 10 different recipes, the result of having two mashbills and five yeast strains at its disposal. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for distillery

Word History

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of distillery was in 1758

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“Distillery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distillery. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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distillery

noun
dis·​till·​ery dis-ˈtil-(ə-)rē How to pronounce distillery (audio)
plural distilleries
: a place where distilling especially of alcoholic liquors is done

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