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winery

American  
[wahy-nuh-ree] / ˈwaɪ nə ri /

noun

wineries plural
  1. an establishment for making wine.


winery British  
/ ˈwaɪnərɪ /

noun

  1. a place where wine is made

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of winery

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; wine + -ery

Example Sentences

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In December, Chan sold a majority stake in her winery to the founder of a Chinese retail giant, which she hopes will broaden her customer base and lift sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

“Wine has lost that halo,” said Judy Chan, who heads Grace Vineyards, a family-run Chinese winery that was unprofitable last year as its business dropped off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

In 2025, Gallo closed its Courtside Cellars winery in San Miguel and laid off 47 workers, according to the San Luis Obispo Tribune.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

In 2023, he and Kelly splashed out $10.5 million for a Hidden Hills winery.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

“Almost, great one. Ma Gasket and half her Cyclopes stopped in Napa. Something about a winery tour? They promised to be here by tomorrow evening.”

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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