distillery

noun

dis·​till·​ery di-ˈsti-lə-rē How to pronounce distillery (audio)
-ˈstil-rē
plural distilleries
: the works where distilling (as of alcoholic liquors) is done

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Scottish drinks company Edrington, which owns the Macallan and Highland Park, acquired a minor stake in the distillery in 2018, eventually gaining majority ownership in 2023. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026 Though that region was dubbed the whisky capital of the world in the Victorian Era – with more than 30 distilleries in its midsts – today Glen Scotia is one of just three that remain. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026 The aperitif hails from Italy and was developed by Casa Luigi Sarti & Figli, a historic distillery established in Bologna in 1885. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 Myrtle Beach boasts much to do when retirees are not on the golf course, with beaches, museums, wineries, distilleries, and water sports. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for distillery

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First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of distillery was in 1758

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distillery

noun
dis·​till·​ery dis-ˈtil-(ə-)rē How to pronounce distillery (audio)
plural distilleries
: a place where distilling especially of alcoholic liquors is done

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