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 tour features a visit to a local winery to learn how wine is crafted from vine to bottle, lunch at the renowned butcher shop of Dario Cecchini, a stop at a boutique estate to meet the owner, and time in Greve, a medieval town often considered the heart of the Chianti wine region. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025 The winery says the currents give the sparkling distinctive aromas and structure. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2025 The impact stretches beyond retail and lodging into wineries and attractions that rely on cross-border regulars. Dave Smith, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025 An Oregon winery uses biodynamic farming, which focuses on holistic agriculture, to create natural wines without the use of commercial additives. Staff, FOXNews.com, 9 Dec. 2025 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 17 Dec. 2025.

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