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.
Recent Examples on the Web Those looking to imbibe can check out nearby wineries on the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail — New Buffalo is its southern terminus. Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024 The county Department of Environmental Health conducted a three-month study of 25 catering events at 10 wineries, 13 breweries and two private functions. Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2024 Pitt and Jolie have faced off over custody (though they've been ruled single, their 2016 divorce is still not finalized) and are currently locked in a legal battle over ownership of their French winery Château Miraval. Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024 Also, the wine experiences go far beyond sitting in a winery and sipping flights. Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024 Available at the winery and select restaurants and stores listed on the winery website. Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024 The former couple is in an ongoing legal battle over their French winery Château Miraval. Zack Sharf, Variety, 5 Apr. 2024 The winery was recently honored with the prestigious Green Medal Community Award for Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership for 2024, the 10th year that the award from Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing has been presented. Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024 Compounding all the other anxieties is the increasing importation of cheap bulk wine from Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina and Canada by wineries including E&J Gallo, Constellation Brands, and Delicato Family Wines, according to Spencer. Louis Sahagún, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 25 Apr. 2024.

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