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

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According to some reports, the distillery used a diffuser to extract sugars from the agave for a period of time in the early 2000s, but that practice appears to have been abandoned sometime after Brown-Forman took over. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2025 Outdoor spaces, including horse pastures and walking trails, add a rustic charm that blends seamlessly with the distillery’s modern facilities. Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025 Across the nation, there are more than 3,000 distilleries, with 45 states exporting American whiskey. Olivia Evans, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025 The distillery's lineup reflects a mix of sourced whiskeys and its distillate, offering expressions that appeal to casual drinkers and connoisseurs. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for distillery 

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First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Feb. 2025.

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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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