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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Tastings were offered by local wineries, and San Diego Sunshine Distillery poured craft spirits. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025 Wine Tasting While there’s technically just one winery in Navasota proper, there are three wineries within a manageable drive. Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025 Opening in 2023 as one of the mountain town’s newest wineries, Roo Mountain Vineyards is set on 250 acres of farmland in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Crystal Tate, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025 Lovers of all things Tuscany will appreciate the city’s proximity to the region’s renowned wineries, rolling landscapes, and idyllic dolce far niente lifestyle. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 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 5 Nov. 2025.

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