winery

noun

win·​ery ˈwī-nə-rē How to pronounce winery (audio)
ˈwīn-rē
plural wineries
: a wine-making establishment

Examples of winery in a Sentence

We took a tour of the winery.
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Highlights include live music by two bands and more than 35 participating breweries, wineries and distilleries along with food vendors, specialty mocktails, photo booths and games. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025 Yet, unlike many small family wineries, Chateau Ste. Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 For a change of pace, drive 40 minutes inland to the wineries in Paso Robles. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025 Newer wineries such as Carboy, Sauvage Spectrum and The Storm Cellar have also illuminated the industry, making sparkling wines and other products aimed at winning over non-connoisseurs. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for winery

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of winery was in 1882

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“Winery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winery. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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