vinery

American  

[vahy-nuh-ree] / ˈvaɪ nə ri /

noun

PLURAL

vineries

1. a place or enclosure in which vines, especially grapevines, are grown.

2. vines collectively.

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vinery British  

/ ˈvaɪnərɪ /

noun

1. a hothouse for growing grapes

2. another name for a vineyard

3. vines collectively

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Etymology

Origin of vinery

1375–1425; vine + -ery, replacing late Middle English vinary < Medieval Latin vīnārium, noun use of neuter of Latin vīnārius of wine; -ary

Example Sentences

The land also has three spots for outdoor weddings that provides a view of the Flint Hills or the city, or within the vinery.

From Washington Times

By 1839, newspaper reports were complaining of the "filth" and "stench" of the bears and in 1856, it was suggested at a meeting that they be replaced with a vinery.

From BBC

She said it had been used as a vinery before being abandoned, but that a Heritage Lottery Fund grant had seen it and the surrounding walled kitchen gardens "restored to their halcyon days".

From BBC

Here and there white-painted vineries and conservatories winked ostentatiously in the sun.

From Project Gutenberg

For early forcing, as in vineries, the lean-to form is to be preferred, and the house may have a tolerably sharp pitch.

From Project Gutenberg