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grapery

[grey-puh-ree]
noun, plural grap·er·ies.
  1. a building where grapes are grown.
  2. a vineyard.
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Origin of grapery

First recorded in 1805–15; grape + -ery
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2018

Examples from the Web for grapery

Historical Examples

  • Light, heat, moisture and good ventilation are all required in the grapery.

    Manual of American Grape-Growing

    U. P. Hedrick

  • The border in which the vines are to be planted is the most important part of the grapery.

  • The vines in the grapery must be watered with considerable care.

  • Towards the end of the season, all parts of the plant become harder in texture and the grapery may then be more generously aired.

  • Mildew is usually brought on by a sudden change of temperature or by draughts in the grapery.