Brewery
/ˈbruːəri/
nounBeginner📊CommonPlace
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Definitions
1
An establishment for brewing beer.
/ˈbruːəri/
nounneutralBeginner
Place
A place where beer is made.
The new brewery opened its doors to the public.
💡 Simply: A place that makes beer.
More Examples
2
Many craft breweries have popped up in recent years.
How It's Used
Food and Beverage Industry
"He toured the local brewery and sampled their award-winning stout."
From Middle English *bruwerie, from Old English brȳwere, from brȳwan "to brew".
The term 'brewery' has been used in English for centuries, reflecting the long history of beer production.
Memory tip
Think 'brew' + '-ery' (place where something is done)
Word Origin
LanguageOld English
Original meaning
"to brew"
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Common misspellings
brewery
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