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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The cave system provides space for barrel storage and aging, while the winery and crush facilities support production on site. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 June 2026 The supply of properties that check all these boxes — functional ranch infrastructure, winery entitlements, the land and water profile that makes genuine self-sufficiency possible — is finite in ways that new construction can’t solve. Lindsey Harn, Fortune, 6 June 2026 Middleburg’s wineries have also helped to establish the area as a destination. Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026 Or, while away a few hours at the new Mill Camp winery and cidery. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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