brewery

noun

brew·​ery ˈbrü-ə-rē How to pronounce brewery (audio)
ˈbru̇(-ə)r-ē
plural breweries
: a place where beer is produced
Cape Cod Beer owner and brewer Todd Marcus expects the brewery expansion to be completed by early April, allowing him to keep up with the flagship brews, as well as seasonal offerings.Jen Harmon
Breweries from Brooklyn to Norwalk, Conn., are putting in more and bigger brewing vats, plotting new lagers, ales and stouts.Kirk Johnson
see also microbrewery

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Rreal Tacos continued its explosive growth, a local brewery released a commemorative beer available only at Six Flags and more happenings from the metro Atlanta food and dining scene. Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 4 July 2026 Since 2014, Victory Brewing has been part of Artisanal Brewing Ventures, the 11th largest craft brewery in the United States, according to the Brewers Association. Don Tse, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 In addition to Groom’s original downtown Eureka brewery and cafe, Lost Coast Brewery now includes a 75,000-square-foot facility that can fill 1,400 kegs per day. Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 Begin in Duluth, Minnesota, which is famous for its breweries, the Duluth Zephyr, and native Bob Dylan, who was born in the city and raised in nearby Hibbing. Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for brewery

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First Known Use

circa 1648, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brewery was circa 1648

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brewery

noun
brew·​ery ˈbrü-ə-rē How to pronounce brewery (audio)
ˈbru̇(-ə)r-ē
plural breweries
: a plant where malt liquors are brewed

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