brewery

noun

brew·​ery ˈbrü-ə-rē 

ˈbru̇(-ə)r-ē

plural breweries

: a place where beer is produced

Cape Cod Beer owner and brewer Todd Marcus expects the brewery expansion to be completed by early April, allowing him to keep up with the flagship brews, as well as seasonal offerings.

—Jen Harmon

Breweries from Brooklyn to Norwalk, Conn., are putting in more and bigger brewing vats, plotting new lagers, ales and stouts.

—Kirk Johnson

see also microbrewery

Examples of brewery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Not in terms of quality — this was much, much better than a neighborhood brewery gig — but in terms of scale. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026

City aims to diversify Historic Main Street businesses The current regulations also limit the number of bars, wineries, breweries and brew pubs in the area to six. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026

Local restaurants, craft breweries, nearby bourbon distilleries, and boutique accommodations make Cynthiana an ideal weekend destination. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

Or, spend the afternoon biking or running along the Lakefront Trail, catch the sunset at Belmont Harbor, or explore Lakeview's bookstores, breweries, and cafés. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1648, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

brewery

noun

brew·​ery ˈbrü-ə-rē 

ˈbru̇(-ə)r-ē

plural breweries

: a plant where malt liquors are brewed