plural wineries
: a wine-making establishment

Examples of winery in a Sentence

We took a tour of the winery.
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The original seven-acre property and winery that is today known as Lagar de Fornelos was built by brothers who were local boat makers and started the winery as a weekend pastime for their families. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 Once you’re sufficiently spooked, check out the wineries, hiking trails, and restaurants, all located just a short drive from the property. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026 According to the Wine Institute, an advocacy group that represents California wineries, California wine exports to Canada fell 78% in 2025, a $357-million loss in export value. — Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Our sunny afternoon lunch featured fresh seafood and bright, flavorful pasta, paired with a crisp white wine from the hotel’s winery and a late-summer breeze shaking the trees overhead. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 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 25 Oct. 2026.

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