plural wineries
: a wine-making establishment

Examples of winery in a Sentence

We took a tour of the winery.
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Winter is quieter, and the attractions, wineries, and restaurants in the smaller town stops may reduce their hours. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026 During a trip to visit one of their company’s labs, the couple decided that the region would be the perfect home to a winery resort. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026 Leo Rodriguez was working on a nearby barn roof at his family’s winery when the helicopters collided. — Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 The former teen heartthrob married McGinn in 2012 at a Sunstone winery in Santa Ynez. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 2026.

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