meadery

noun

mead·​ery ˈmē-də-rē How to pronounce meadery (audio)
plural meaderies
: a place where mead is produced
We may have advanced from the Middle Ages, but you still can get a mouthful of real honey wine … in this meadery's tasting room.Jill K. Robinson
And it's good news for the bees, said McNeil-Draper, who hopes the meadery will help draw attention to an insect that's suffered tremendous losses in the past two years.Rob Rogers
Visit a brewery, cidery, or meadery today and sample some tasty beverages!Vermont Vacation Guide

Word History

Etymology

mead entry 1 + -ery (after brewery, winery)

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of meadery was in 1978

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Cite this Entry

“Meadery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meadery. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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