plural wineries
: a wine-making establishment

Examples of winery in a Sentence

We took a tour of the winery.
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Today, a handful of wineries are putting Tinos back on the map, crafting wines that feel inseparable from their surroundings. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 The family began selling grapes from Brosseau Vineyard to prestigious wineries in 1995, and Brosseau began making wines under his own label from the family grapes in 2005. Laura Ness, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026 Both father and son, as well as the winery’s chief winemaker, Sage Sitarz, share the same concerns that Michigan’s changing climate is forcing the winery to also transition to ideal grape varieties for growing conditions. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 The more than 700-acre winery estate located at 4710 Flying Paster Lane was owned by Trebek for nine years, and is currently listed for $33 million through Sotheby’s International Realty. Libbey Hanson, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 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 15 Aug. 2026.

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