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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Although dominated by French producers, the winners feature wineries spanning the globe: from Alsace to Australia and from Oregon to New Zealand. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 Tie the knot with a scenic backdrop of a vineyard in this lush destination then enjoy your time at a number of wineries and world-class farm-to-table restaurants in the region. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 June 2025 The Must-have Shirt in Silky Cotton A button-down shirt should be on your packing list for any winery or vineyard visit. Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2025 Day two will highlight hundreds of premium California wineries and regional craft breweries that are paired with appetizers and shareable foods. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 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 29 Jun. 2025.

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