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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What was once a snack bar is now going to be potentially a brewery, hotel, and several restaurants. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 Colorado’s flag was voted to be a craft IPA can because of the state’s brewery culture. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026 Patrons begin wandering into craft breweries, passing by signs advertising Envios de Dinero — remittances to send back to Mexico and Latin America. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 July 2026 Food and drink Tucked on the backside of the hotel, Peter B’s is a buzzy brewery and local hangout with a dog-friendly patio. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for brewery

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circa 1648, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brewery was circa 1648

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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

brewery

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