Distillery: meaning, definitions and examples

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distillery

 

[ dɪˈstɪləri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

alcohol production

A distillery is a facility where alcoholic beverages are produced through the process of distillation. This process involves heating a fermented liquid to separate alcohol from the other components. Distilleries can produce various types of spirits, including whiskey, gin, and vodka.

Synonyms

brewery, liquor factory, spirit house

Examples of usage

  • The distillery offered tours and tastings.
  • He works at a local distillery making craft gin.
  • They visited the distillery during their vacation.

Translations

Translations of the word "distillery" in other languages:

🇵🇹 destilaria

🇮🇳 डिस्टिलरी

🇩🇪 Brennerei

🇮🇩 distilasi

🇺🇦 дистилерія

🇵🇱 destylarnia

🇯🇵 蒸留所

🇫🇷 distillerie

🇪🇸 destilería

🇹🇷 damıtım evi

🇰🇷 증류소

🇸🇦 معمل التقطير

🇨🇿 palírna

🇸🇰 pálenica

🇨🇳 蒸馏厂

🇸🇮 destilarna

🇮🇸 eimingarverksmiðja

🇰🇿 дистилляция

🇬🇪 დისტილერია

🇦🇿 distillyasiya

🇲🇽 destilería

Word origin

The word "distillery" has its origins in the Latin word "destillare", which means 'to drop down' or 'to distill'. The practice of distillation dates back to ancient civilizations, with early records in the Middle East and China, where it was initially used for creating perfumes and medicinal compounds. By the Middle Ages, distillation techniques were adapted in Europe, allowing for the production of alcohol. The term 'distillery' began to appear in the English language around the 17th century, as the production of spirits became more widespread. Distilleries became common, particularly in Scotland and Ireland, where whiskey production flourished. Today, distilleries vary in size and production methods, from small craft operations to large industrial producers, reflecting the rich history and cultural significance of distilled spirits worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,243, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.