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 outdoor festival will feature live music, live auction displays, local and celebrity chefs, wineries and food pavilions, along with Magic players, coaches and team legends. Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026 Some winery owners, such as Shelly Montgomery, co-owner of Old Julian Vineyards and Winery, have mixed emotions about the ordinance change. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026 According to the Association of African American Vintners, less than 1% of American winemakers and winery owners are Black. Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026 Last year, Oniwines bought the storied Piedmontese winery Pico Maccario in Mombaruzzo, near Asti. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 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 20 Feb. 2026.

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