brewery

American

[broo-uh-ree, broor-ee] / ˈbru ə ri, ˈbrʊər i /

noun

a building or establishment for brewing beer or other malt liquors, especially the building where the brewing is done.

brewery British

/ ˈbrʊərɪ /

noun

a place where beer, ale, etc, is brewed

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noun

breweries

plural

Etymology

Origin of brewery

First recorded in 1650–60; brew + -ery

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