distillery

noun

dis·​till·​ery di-ˈsti-lə-rē How to pronounce distillery (audio)
-ˈstil-rē
plural distilleries
: the works where distilling (as of alcoholic liquors) is done

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In Scotland, single malt scotch whiskies from distilleries like Oban are the fabric of the town. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025 What happened at Edward's distillery? Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Nov. 2025 To create great spirits, distilleries can’t always focus on the current marketplace or worry about today’s trends. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025 Aside from the tours, the distillery offers Overlook, a craft cocktail bar with scenic views of the Louisville skyline. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025 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 24 Nov. 2025.

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distillery

noun
dis·​till·​ery dis-ˈtil-(ə-)rē How to pronounce distillery (audio)
plural distilleries
: a place where distilling especially of alcoholic liquors is done

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