winery

noun

win·​ery ˈwī-nə-rē How to pronounce winery (audio)
ˈwīn-rē
plural wineries
: a wine-making establishment

Examples of winery in a Sentence

We took a tour of the winery.
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The city is surrounded by rolling hills that turn a vivid green in spring and are dotted with incredible wineries that offer sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026 Healdsburg is small-town sophistication at its best, and there are hundreds of tasting rooms and wineries in the trifecta of the Russian River Valley, Alexander Valley and Dry Creek Valley. Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026 Many visitors are surprised to learn there are vineyards and wineries on the edges of Rome. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026 The event features bites from a variety of Campbell food establishments and pours from local wineries and breweries, as well as a silent auction and live music by the Cocktail Monkeys. Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for winery

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of winery was in 1882

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“Winery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winery. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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