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distillery

dih-STIH-luh-ree

Distillery (noun) means a facility where alcoholic spirits are produced through distillation. Example: “They toured a whisky distillery in Scotland.”

noun
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A facility where alcoholic spirits are produced through distillation.
"They toured a whisky distillery in Scotland."

How to use distillery

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA place where drinks like whisky, gin, or vodka are made.

Common pairings
whisky distillery gin distillery tour a distillery

Word forms

distilleries plural

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Etymology

From "distill" + -ery ("place of").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “distillery” mean?

The word “distillery” means a facility where alcoholic spirits are produced through distillation. In plain terms, a place where drinks like whisky, gin, or vodka are made.

How do you pronounce “distillery”?

“Distillery” is pronounced dih-STIH-luh-ree (/dɪˈstɪləɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “distillery” in a sentence?

Here is “distillery” used in a sentence: “They toured a whisky distillery in Scotland.”

What part of speech is “distillery”?

“Distillery” is a noun.

Is “distillery” a common word?

“Distillery” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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