brewery

noun

brew·​ery ˈbrü-ə-rē How to pronounce brewery (audio)
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
see also craft brewery, microbrewery

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Huntsinger cited longtime family operations such as Fowler Ranch near Lincoln, which had opened a farm brewery and farmers market to serve a growing customer base as nearby residential development expanded. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 During the ongoing efforts to rebuild, Asheville also has ranked as a fan-favorite destination due to attractions ranging from breweries to the Biltmore Estate, CharlotteFive previously reported. — Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 This area is popular for its vineyards, farms and breweries, and feels especially alive during harvest season. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 Most recently, Ilwaco Cider Company, the town's only brewery, opened its doors. — Saige Miller, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brewery

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First Known Use

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

noun
brew·​ery ˈbrü-ə-rē How to pronounce brewery (audio)
ˈbru̇(-ə)r-ē
plural breweries
: a plant where malt liquors are brewed
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