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
1
A business or building where wine is produced.
"They spent the afternoon touring a local winery."
How to use winery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA place where grapes are turned into wine, often open for tastings and tours.
Common pairings
visit a winery
winery tour
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Word forms
- Plural
- wineries
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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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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.
