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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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Spring brings bright-pink apple blossoms and ideal hiking weather, while summer offers adventures on the river, winery visits, and peaceful nights under the stars. Hayley Hutson, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025 Esteemed Rioja winery Muga ages its Prado Enea Gran Reserva in 80 percent French oak and 20 percent American sourced from northern New York and Ohio. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2025 According to Silver Oak winery, the calculation is simple. Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025 The boutiques, cafes and winery tasting rooms all get in on the fun and are all decked out. Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Nov. 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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