Definition

A place where alcoholic drinks are made by heating and cooling liquids to separate their components.

Example

The distillery produces a variety of spirits, including whiskey and gin.

Conversation

Have you ever visited a distillery?

No, I haven't, but it sounds interesting!

You should definitely check one out; they offer great tours.

That would be fun! I love learning how things are made.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Distillery → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "stilla" (from Latin, meaning drop). The word refers to a place where liquid is separated into its components, often through the process of distillation, which involves the collection of drops of liquid.

Memory Tip

Think of the process of separating liquids into drops ('stilla') and doing it 'apart' ('dis-') — that's how a distillery works.

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