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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Proprietor Nathalie and husband Fabien recommended wineries (including the portes ouverts tasting that weekend) and restaurants to visit. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 This serene seaside county offers wineries, beaches, rivers, and redwoods — and in that list, only the wine costs money. Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024 Spring Mountain District Napa Valley Smith Madrone was founded in 1971 when brothers Stuart and Charles Smith purchased the land that would house their vineyard and winery. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024 The designer has gradually unearthed a world of new, biodynamic and indie wine labels, local wineries and young entrepreneurs, which sparked his interest as much as the latest exhibitions in Milan. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for winery 

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Dec. 2024.

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