cidery

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noun

ci·​dery ˈsī-də-rē How to pronounce cidery (audio)
plural cideries
: a place where cider is produced
Two hundred forty-seven beers and ciders from 53 breweries and cideries representing 15 states and four foreign countries entered the competition.Gregg Glaser
If you choose to explore the island by bike (rent one near the ferry landing), save the cidery for last—its offerings are more potent than their delicate appearance suggests.Kate Winslow

cidery

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adjective

: resembling, suggesting, or having the characteristics of cider
a cidery taste/aroma
Soft and cidery, fading around the edges but flavorful enough to show some charm on the finish.Wine Spectator

Examples of cidery in a Sentence

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Noun
Ethic Cider is a cidery located in Sebastopol – a pleasant burg in Sonoma County famed for its Gravenstein apples – that practices regenerative agriculture or techniques that improve soil health and climate resilience. John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024 Pro tip: Take a free cidery tour on select days of the week. Katie Toussaint, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 At the end of last year, the cidery placed fourth out of more than 240 cider entries covering 29 different styles at the 2023 U.S. Benjamin Collins, arkansasonline.com, 29 Mar. 2024 What began as a husband-and-wife home-brewing operation ballooned into Delaware's first meadery and cidery. Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2023 Wild State Cider Classic Dry Founded in 2019, the Wild State Cider cidery is based in Duluth, Minnesota and makes five flagship ciders as well as specialty ciders and limited releases. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2024 Visit one brewery, one cidery and two wineries (prices of tastings vary). Michelle Jenkins, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 The cidery uses different varieties of beer yeasts, fermentation profiles, hops, fruit, and more to create a unique cider-drinking experience. Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2023 The apples are then donated to local food banks, as well as to a cidery that brews a cider named for the foundation. Jim Robbins John Stember, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

cid(er) + -ery (after brewery, winery)

Adjective

cider + -y entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1991, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cidery was in 1843

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“Cidery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cidery. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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