noun Uncommon

winery

WEYE-nuh-ree

Winery (noun) means a business or building where wine is produced. Example: “They spent the afternoon touring a local winery.”

noun

A business or building where wine is produced.

"They spent the afternoon touring a local winery."

How to use winery

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA place where grapes are turned into wine, often open for tastings and tours.

Common pairings

visit a winery winery tour

Word forms

wineries plural

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Etymology

From wine + the suffix -ry, denoting a place or trade.

Synonyms

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wine maker

Rhymes for winery

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Frequently asked questions

What does “winery” mean?

The word “winery” means a business or building where wine is produced. In plain terms, a place where grapes are turned into wine, often open for tastings and tours.

How do you pronounce “winery”?

“Winery” is pronounced WEYE-nuh-ree (/ˈwaɪnəɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “winery” in a sentence?

Here is “winery” used in a sentence: “They spent the afternoon touring a local winery.”

What part of speech is “winery”?

“Winery” is a noun.

Is “winery” a common word?

“Winery” is an uncommon word in modern English.