distillery

noun

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

Examples of distillery in a Sentence

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Based in London, Tal has a special interest in travel, food and whisky, often basing her travels around distilleries and brewery tours, or pet-friendly destinations. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026 Woodford Reserve might specialize in bourbon, but the Kentucky distillery is no stranger to rye whiskey, with a solid core expression and some special limited releases in its expansive lineup. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026 The waterfront features a whiskey distillery, green spaces and restaurants offering local delicacy options, like steamed crabs and crab cakes. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026 Additional bottles will be available through limited drops at the distillery throughout the holiday season. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for distillery

Word History

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of distillery was in 1758

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“Distillery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distillery. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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distillery

noun
plural distilleries
: a place where distilling especially of alcoholic liquors is done
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