brewery

noun

brew·ery ˈbrü-ə-rē

ˈbru̇(-ə)r-ē

plural breweries

: a place where beer is produced

Cape Cod Beer owner and brewer Todd Marcus expects the brewery expansion to be completed by early April, allowing him to keep up with the flagship brews, as well as seasonal offerings.—Jen Harmon

Breweries from Brooklyn to Norwalk, Conn., are putting in more and bigger brewing vats, plotting new lagers, ales and stouts.—Kirk Johnson

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From 2014 to 2016, Payette was the largest-producing brewery in Idaho. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026 Often dogs aren’t allowed indoors where food is served, but breweries that don’t serve food can be a refreshing indoor option with dogs. — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 This was before Charlotte’s modern craft-brewery boom, when the idea of seemingly every brewery having its own run club would have been hard to imagine. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026 The brewery is known for its spaciousness and hosting a Sunday run club, Thursday trivia nights, and additional pop-up events each month. — Tristan McFolley, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brewery

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circa 1648, in the meaning defined above

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brewery

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brew·ery ˈbrü-ə-rē

ˈbru̇(-ə)r-ē

plural breweries

: a plant where malt liquors are brewed

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