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 Embracing the Mount Holly community Since opening as the first legal rum distillery in North Carolina, Muddy River was previously located on River Drive in Belmont. Mari Pressley, Charlotte Observer, 21 June 2024 WATCH For the hardcore tequila fans out there, it should be noted that Gran Centenario is made at the Cuervo distillery (NOM 1122), where a number of different production methods are used including a diffuser. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 June 2024 In the library, Lomax offered me a pour of Oxmoor Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Volume III, sourced from two modern Kentucky bourbon distilleries. Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 4 June 2024 The brewery/distillery celebrates fourth birthday with live music, tropical drinks and grilling outside. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 June 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 4 Jul. 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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