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winemaking

American  
[wahyn-mey-king] / ˈwaɪnˌmeɪ kɪŋ /

noun

  1. the procedures and processes carried out in the making and maturing of wine; viniculture; vinification.

  2. winegrowing.


Etymology

Origin of winemaking

First recorded in 1805–15; wine + making

Example Sentences

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His daughter Akilah Releford-Gould, who has a thriving social media presence showcasing her homemaking and winemaking adventures, has become an integral part of Bloom Ranch’s online reach.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

To afford the property, he has diversified operations at Oakdale into winemaking and hosting events like weddings.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

So imagine her surprise when she learned that she and her stepmother won the Grape Camp winemaking competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

France is one of the biggest foreign suppliers of wine to the US, and its winemaking industry has expressed anxiety about what the 20% EU tariffs will mean for their business.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025

Or there might be grapes, left over from the winemaking, or peaches for days on end.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison