Definition

A place where beer and other alcoholic drinks are made.

Example

The local brewery offers tours and tastings every weekend.

Conversation

Have you ever been to that new brewery downtown?

Not yet! I've heard they have some amazing craft beers.

Yeah, I want to check it out this weekend.

Sounds like a plan! Let's go and try their best brews.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Brewery → It is formed from "brew" (from Old English *brēowan*, meaning to prepare or make beer) and "-ery" (a suffix indicating a place associated with a specific activity). The word "brewery" refers to a place where beer is prepared or made.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where people 'prepare' ('brew') beer — that's what a brewery is.

Visually Confused Words