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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In addition to the pair of hotels, USA TODAY readers also selected the top 10 winery restaurants, including one from Michigan. Cassidey Kavathas, Freep.com, 31 July 2025 With food and dining experiences topping their wish list, these Sonoma wineries are nailing it. Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025 The ‘Apocalypse Now’ boat was just sitting there in the middle of the winery. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 July 2025 It was founded in 2010 by husband-and-wife JW and Kristen Ray, who established their winery on a scenic plot of land on Pilot Mountain. Claire Volkman, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 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 6 Aug. 2025.

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