winery

noun

win·​ery ˈwī-nə-rē How to pronounce winery (audio)
ˈwīn-rē
plural wineries
: a wine-making establishment

Examples of winery in a Sentence

We took a tour of the winery.
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The winery was founded in the late 1800s and offers reserve tastings and tours as well as limited walk-in spots. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025 Our wineries notice that some importers are reacting with a wait-and-see attitude. John Mariani, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Wine Tasting: Explore nearby wineries and tasting rooms to sample Central Coast wines.​ Don’t Miss Out The Classic at Pismo Beach is a must-see event for car enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025 While states are increasingly allowing winemakers to sell directly to consumers, in practice lots of wineries of all sizes rely on distributors to sell their wine to wine stores, bars and restaurants across state lines. Willa Rubin, NPR, 17 Apr. 2025 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 2 May. 2025.

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