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

Examples of brewery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web According to a news release from 3 Sheeps, the Sheboygan brewery has been packaging Door County Brewing products since 2020, and Hacienda Beer products since earlier this year. Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 19 July 2024 The brewery’s menu is a fusion of Caribbean foods from the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Mexico, Venezuela and Haiti. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2024 The schedule so far includes stops at lots of breweries and a speech from Kanye's ex Amber Rose. Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024 Eventually a home to more galleries, craft beer breweries and a few bold and hearty restaurants like Joey’s and R House, which just celebrated its 10th anniversary, Wynwood is something else entirely now. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for brewery 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1648, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brewery was circa 1648

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“Brewery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brewery. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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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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