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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Located in Middletown, Rhode Island, this roomy residence is close to downtown Newport and the area’s wineries and beaches. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026 That authority could eventually allow mid-sized wineries and event spaces to operate on parcels smaller than the 100-acre minimum established by the urban growth boundary measure voters approved in 2000. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026 With some 150 acres of vineyards and an onsite winery—a founding member of the Consorzio del Brunello Montalcino in 1967—oenophiles may check-in solely for access to its famed Brunello wines. — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 About two years ago the legislature passed a bill allowing urban wineries where wine can be produced without vines growing on the property. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026 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 10 Aug. 2026.

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