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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By then eight other distilleries had opened downtown. Adam Sachs, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026 As mentioned before, all three of these bottles are available to purchase via an online sweepstakes through the White Rabbit Bottle Shop at the distillery in Lynchburg, Tenn. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026 The researchers spent months building partnerships with distilleries across Kentucky, Illinois, and Canada to gain access to the samples needed for their fun energy-storage experiments. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026 This place is about experiences, not just learning about the past, so visitors can plan their visit with a firearms training simulation, time with crime lab experts, or a distillery tasting. Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 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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