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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Fourth-generation Napa winemaker Dario Sattui built the structure as an homage to his family history, specifically his great grandfather Vittorio Sattui, an Italian immigrant who opened a winery in San Francisco in the 1880s. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 Best known as America’s horse and hunt country, the area is a patchwork of horse farms, wineries, and quaint small towns with Blue Ridge Mountain views. — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026 Cal Fire The Press Democrat reported that Gutierrez Marfil was a contract worker with Hundred Acre Wines winery. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Geneva Ohio Hugging Lake Erie’s southern shore, Geneva (and its lakeside cousin, Geneva-on-the-Lake) is known for wineries and as a summer destination. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 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

Rhymes for winery

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“Winery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winery. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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