creamery

noun

cream·​ery ˈkrēm-rē How to pronounce creamery (audio)
ˈkre-mə-
plural creameries
: an establishment where butter and cheese are made or where milk and cream are prepared or sold

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The creamery and cafe is about 40 minutes north of Kansas City, serving cheese, lamb meat, sandwiches, ice cream and more. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2025 In 2023, the inaugural festival drew more than 10,000 attendees from 26 states and Canada, showcasing over 100 cheeses from 30+ local cheese makers and creameries. Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 Over time, these two SoCal expats evolved Wooldridge into a serious commercial vineyard which includes an organic winery and creamery. Ben Davidson, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025 The two say that Jeni Britton, the founder of local ice creamery Jeni’s Ice Cream, is one of their biggest mentors. Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for creamery

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of creamery was in 1872

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“Creamery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creamery. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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creamery

noun
cream·​ery ˈkrēm-(ə-)rē How to pronounce creamery (audio)
plural creameries
: a place where butter and cheese are made or where milk and cream are sold or prepared

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