brewpub

noun

brew·​pub ˈbrü-ˌpəb How to pronounce brewpub (audio)
Synonyms of brewpubnext
: a restaurant that sells beverages brewed on the premises

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In the resulting readers’ choice awards, the only category that didn’t include a North Carolina winner was best brewpub. Jenna Eason, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026 The 401 Beer will be sold at participating Rhode Island brewpubs, bars, restaurants and select retail locations across the state. Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 11 Mar. 2026 His culinary career started in earnest at age 15, as a prep cook at his dad’s brewpub, The Seabright Brewery, in Santa Cruz. Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026 Part sports hangout, part brewpub, The Ram is the sort of wide-net concept that draws families, high school football fans and — back when craft IPAs were cool — even beer geeks. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brewpub

Word History

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brewpub was in 1983

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“Brewpub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brewpub. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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