brewery

noun

brew·​ery ˈbrü-ə-rē How to pronounce brewery (audio)
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

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Its lagers and IPAs tend to skew floral and citrusy, perfect for sipping from a plastic cup in the brewery's dog park. Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025 Stop into one of several breweries along the Jackson County Ale Trail, or pop into the American Museum of the House Cat, where feline enthusiasts can peruse cat-centric art and artifacts. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025 Born and raised in Cherokee, Coggins owns and operates Native Brews Tap & Grill, a craft brewery with locations in Cherokee and neighboring Bryson City. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025 Mann’s Parkville brewery at 15425 Old Town Drive is one of many that have said goodbye. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brewery

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First Known Use

circa 1648, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brewery was circa 1648

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brewery

noun
brew·​ery ˈbrü-ə-rē How to pronounce brewery (audio)
ˈbru̇(-ə)r-ē
plural breweries
: a plant where malt liquors are brewed

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