Winery: meaning, definitions and examples

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winery

 

[ ˈwaɪnəri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business establishment

A winery is a building or property where wine is produced and stored. Wineries typically have vineyards nearby where grapes are grown and harvested for wine production. The process of making wine at a winery involves crushing and fermenting grapes, aging the wine in barrels or tanks, and bottling the finished product.

Synonyms

vineyard, wine cellar, wine estate

Examples of usage

  • The winery offers tours and tastings for visitors interested in learning about the winemaking process.
  • My friend works at a local winery and helps with the grape harvest every year.
Context #2 | Noun

building

A winery can also refer to the building itself where wine production takes place. Wineries often have tasting rooms where visitors can sample different wines and purchase bottles to take home.

Synonyms

cellar door, wine factory, wine house

Examples of usage

  • The winery's architecture is modern and environmentally friendly.
  • We visited a charming winery in the countryside and enjoyed a wine tasting experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "winery" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vinícola

🇮🇳 शराबखाना

🇩🇪 Weingut

🇮🇩 pabrik anggur

🇺🇦 виноробня

🇵🇱 winnica

🇯🇵 ワイナリー

🇫🇷 vignoble

🇪🇸 bodega

🇹🇷 şarap üretim tesisi

🇰🇷 와이너리

🇸🇦 مصنع النبيذ

🇨🇿 vinařství

🇸🇰 vinárstvo

🇨🇳 酒厂

🇸🇮 vinarna

🇮🇸 vínkjallari

🇰🇿 шарап зауыты

🇬🇪 ღვინის ქარხანა

🇦🇿 şərab zavodu

🇲🇽 bodega

Word origin

The term 'winery' originated in the late 19th century from the word 'wine' combined with the suffix '-ery', which denotes a place or establishment. Wineries have been an integral part of human history, dating back thousands of years to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans who were known for their winemaking skills. Today, wineries continue to thrive as popular destinations for wine enthusiasts and tourists seeking to experience the art and science of winemaking.

See also: wine.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,792, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.