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Definition of brewery

brewery

/ˈbruː.ə.ri/
brew · er · y
Plural:breweries
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brewery Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A building, facility, or commercial establishment where beer is brewed and produced.

Example

"We took a guided tour of the historic local brewery to learn how malted barley and hops are fermented."

2

A company or business enterprise that manufactures and sells beer.

Example

"The family-owned brewery expanded its distribution network to supply restaurants across the state."

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• Nearby Words

brevity
brew
brewer
brewery
brewhouse
brewing
brewmaster

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-17th century, formed from the verb 'brew' (from Old English 'breowan', meaning to brew) and the suffix '-ery' (denoting a place of work), likely modeled after the Dutch word 'brouwerij'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brewery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brewery
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