distillery

noun

dis·​till·​ery di-ˈsti-lə-rē 

-ˈstil-rē

plural distilleries

: the works where distilling (as of alcoholic liquors) is done

Examples of distillery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Known as Seagram’s after Prohibition, the distillery changed hands a few times over the years and ultimately became MGP in 2011. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

Winners will have two weeks to pick up their bottle in person at the distillery from September 28 to October 11. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026

Depending on the days of your tour, some distilleries may be closed or not open to full tours. — Hayley Domin, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026

Snyder and Ahlers visited Islay, Scotland, where Lagavulin operates a distillery, to shoot the campaign. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for distillery

• artillery
• intermaxillary
• pillory
• premaxillary
• submaxillary

Kids Definition

distillery

noun

dis·​till·​ery dis-ˈtil-(ə-)rē 

plural distilleries

: a place where distilling especially of alcoholic liquors is done