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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With offices in California and Massachusetts, Katie Martinez Design works on a wide range of residential and commercial projects, from renovating a 1740 saltbox farmhouse to crafting a modern Napa Valley winery. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026 Fans of craft beverages and cuisine seek out the region’s many breweries, wineries, and historic cider mills. Linnea Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026 Unlike wineries and breweries that can self-distribute to retailers and restaurants in Texas, distillers are beholden to a three-tier system in which products must be sold through a distributor. Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 9 Feb. 2026 As owner of the Keush winery, Vahe and his daughter Aimee helped shift the industry from survival to intention. Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026 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 13 Feb. 2026.

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