winery

American

[wahy-nuh-ree] / ˈwaɪ nə ri /

noun

plural

wineries

an establishment for making wine.

winery British

/ ˈwaɪnərɪ /

noun

a place where wine is made

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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

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

Although the winery lawsuit remains active, Pitt and Jolie finally reached a divorce settlement in December 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

González is a fifth-generation family-owned winery that traces its roots to 1835.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

“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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