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

Texas breweries and distilleries are featured in the beverage program, including spirits, cocktails and beer native to the Lone Star State. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

The game is the perfect time to enjoy any of Little Rock's sports bars, breweries, hangout spots and restaurants. — Arkansas Online, 17 July 2026

The home brewing supply store, which is currently attached to the brewery, will remain open. — Jenna Thompson july 17, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

Coors Field in Denver landed fifth, powered by green chili, buffalo burgers and Rocky Mountain oysters, plus craft beer from local breweries. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

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