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Definition of winery

winery

/ˈwaɪ.nə.ɹi/
win · er · y
Plural:wineries
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• noun

1

A building, estate, or commercial establishment where wine is produced, fermented, aged, and bottled.

Example

"During our tour of the valley, we visited a family-owned winery to learn about the fermentation process."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While often used interchangeably in casual speech, a 'vineyard' refers specifically to the agricultural land where grapevines are grown, whereas a 'winery' is the licensed facility or commercial enterprise where the grapes are fermented, aged, and bottled into wine.

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• Nearby Words

winemaker
winemaking
winepress
winery
wineshop
wineskin
wing

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 19th-century American English from 'wine' (from Old English 'win', borrowed from Latin 'vinum') combined with the place-denoting suffix '-ery' (from Old French '-erie').

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