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

Then, a few breweries in town did the same. —Madeline Bilis, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025

Now, 12 years after its opening, the brewery is preparing for its final last call. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Dec. 2025

Schnebly Redland’s Winery A winery and brewery that ferments tropical fruits. —Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025

Rather than cracking open a domestic from the grocery store, head to one of Franklin’s two local breweries to sample craft beers instead. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025

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