cidery

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noun

ci·​dery ˈsī-də-rē 

plural cideries

: a place where cider is produced

Two hundred forty-seven beers and ciders from 53 breweries and cideries representing 15 states and four foreign countries entered the competition.

—Gregg Glaser

If you choose to explore the island by bike (rent one near the ferry landing), save the cidery for last—its offerings are more potent than their delicate appearance suggests.

—Kate Winslow

cidery

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adjective

: resembling, suggesting, or having the characteristics of cider

a cidery taste/aroma

Soft and cidery, fading around the edges but flavorful enough to show some charm on the finish.

—Wine Spectator

Examples of cidery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But even among the crowd, there was one very clear winner that was quintessentially spiced and cidery. —Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024

Below is my review of Seminary Hill, a boutique hotel, restaurant, and working cidery in one of New York’s most charming small towns. —Jessica Vadillo, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2024

Music and laughter could be heard from the cidery, where guests were placing orders for wasabi Caesar salads and hard cider. —Aaron Hicklin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2024

Favorite hobbies: Going to escape rooms, playing basketball, long walks with my dogs, watching TV (yes that’s a hobby), working out, drinking cider at a cidery or wine at a winery. —Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

cid(er) + -ery (after brewery, winery)

Adjective

cider + -y entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1991, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1843, in the meaning defined above