brewery
BROO-uh-ree
Brewery (noun) means a place or company where beer is made and often sold. Example: “They took a tour of the local brewery.”
noun
1
A place or company where beer is made and often sold.
"They took a tour of the local brewery."
"The brewery has expanded into three new markets this year."
"The old brewery by the canal now serves its beer in a tasting room."
"Mike works for the local brewery."
How to use brewery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA building or business that makes beer.
Common pairings
craft brewery
microbrewery
brewery tour
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Etymology
Borrowed from Dutch brouwerij, matching "brew" with the "-ery" ending used for places of production, like "bakery".
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What does “brewery” mean?
The word “brewery” means a place or company where beer is made and often sold. In plain terms, a building or business that makes beer.
How do you pronounce “brewery”?
“Brewery” is pronounced BROO-uh-ree (/ˈbɹuːəɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “brewery” in a sentence?
Here is “brewery” used in a sentence: “They took a tour of the local brewery.”
What part of speech is “brewery”?
“Brewery” is a noun.
Where does the word “brewery” come from?
The word “brewery” comes from Dutch. Borrowed from Dutch brouwerij, matching "brew" with the "-ery" ending used for places of production, like "bakery".
Is “brewery” a common word?
“Brewery” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between a brewery and a microbrewery?
A brewery is any place or company where beer is made and often sold, while a microbrewery is simply a small-scale brewery that produces limited quantities, usually with a focus on craft or specialty beers. Every microbrewery is a brewery, but not every brewery is small enough to be called "micro."
What is the difference between a brewery and a distillery?
A brewery makes beer, while a distillery produces distilled spirits such as whisky, vodka, or gin. The two involve different processes: brewing ferments grains into beer, whereas distilling concentrates alcohol through evaporation and condensation.
Can you visit a brewery, or is it just a beer-making factory?
Many breweries are open to the public and combine beer production with a taproom or shop where visitors can sample and buy beer on site. Since a brewery is defined as a place where beer is both made and often sold, public tastings are a common part of how they operate.
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