distillery

noun

dis·​till·​ery di-ˈsti-lə-rē How to pronounce distillery (audio)
-ˈstil-rē
plural distilleries
: the works where distilling (as of alcoholic liquors) is done

Examples of distillery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This classic Kentucky bourbon is a favorite from coast-to-coast, and its distillery has one of the prettiest settings in the county. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024 The distillery just announced the third release of its King Ranch bourbon which takes things in a slightly different direction, however, by putting a Texas twist on a Bluegrass State classic. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024 These rye whiskey expressions represent some of the finest examples of this style, each crafted meticulously by their respective distilleries. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile, traditional distilleries — like Breckenridge Distillery in Colorado — are being acquired by Canadian cannabis giants. Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for distillery 

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Word History

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of distillery was in 1758

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“Distillery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distillery. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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distillery

noun
dis·​till·​ery dis-ˈtil-(ə-)rē How to pronounce distillery (audio)
plural distilleries
: a place where distilling especially of alcoholic liquors is done

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