distiller

noun

dis·​till·​er di-ˈsti-lər How to pronounce distiller (audio)
: one that distills especially alcoholic liquors

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This collection is named after the late Heaven Hill master distiller Parker Beam, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2010. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025 That in turn has led to accusations from Mexican producers that American distillers are co-opting the spirit for their own financial gain. Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 Currently, distillers who export their bourbon abroad are waiting to see if the European Union, the largest market for U.S. spirits exports, will target U.S. spirits in retaliation to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 31 July 2025 Events will be taking place at distillers, restaurants, wineries and on a sunset sailboat cruise as well as other places around Traverse City. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for distiller

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First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of distiller was in 1562

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“Distiller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distiller. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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distiller

noun
dis·​till·​er dis-ˈtil-ər How to pronounce distiller (audio)
: one that distills especially alcoholic liquors

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