microbrewery

noun

mi·​cro·​brew·​ery ˌmī-krō-ˈbrü-ə-rē How to pronounce microbrewery (audio)
-ˈbru̇r-ē
: a small brewery making specialty beer in limited quantities
microbrewer noun

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Its Covent Garden project brings a microbrewery, restaurants, retail, and visitor experiences to Old Brewer’s Yard. Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026 Skip the tourist traps and order one at a microbrewery, where a cold local beer pairs perfectly with one of the country’s most beloved comfort foods. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026 Order it at a local microbrewery, pair it with something hoppy and call it dinner. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026 The move locals will tell you to make: order it at a microbrewery rather than a sit-down restaurant. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for microbrewery

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of microbrewery was in 1982

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“Microbrewery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microbrewery. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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