distillery

noun

dis·​till·​ery di-ˈsti-lə-rē 

-ˈstil-rē

plural distilleries

: the works where distilling (as of alcoholic liquors) is done

Examples of distillery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Across the state, there are nearly 50 distilleries that are putting hundreds of years of tradition into practice and making bourbon with its own Virginia spin. —Heather Bien, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026

Nationally, the New York Times reported in December that Jim Beam paused production for a year at its flagship distillery in Clermont, Kentucky. —Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026

Stop at the nearby River Antoine Estate Rum Distillery before returning to your hotel; founded in 1785, Grenada's oldest rum distillery offers a deep dive into the region's favorite spirit, tasting included. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026

There’s a nice selection of local beers and ciders, too, along with signature cocktails made with spirits from Cambridge distilleries. —Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for distillery

• artillery
• bacillary
• intermaxillary
• pillory
• premaxillary
• submaxillary

Kids Definition

distillery

noun

dis·​till·​ery dis-ˈtil-(ə-)rē 

plural distilleries

: a place where distilling especially of alcoholic liquors is done