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microbrewery

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈmaɪkroʊˌbruːəri/

KK: /ˈmaɪkroʊˌbruːəri/

noun
Definition

A small place where beer is made, usually producing a limited amount and often selling it directly to customers.


Example

The new microbrewery in town offers a variety of unique craft beers.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever been to that new microbrewery downtown?
Sloth B
No, I haven't, but I've heard great things about it!
Sloth A
You should definitely check it out; they have some unique flavors.
Sloth B
I love trying new beers, so I’ll make a plan to visit soon!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
brewpub
craft
boutique
Antonyms
megabrewery
factory
mass-production
Root Explanation

Microbrewery → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "brewery" (from Old English "breowan", meaning to brew). The word "microbrewery" refers to a small-scale brewery that produces limited quantities of beer, emphasizing craft and quality.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') and 'brew' ('breowan') to remember that a microbrewery is a place where small batches of beer are crafted.

Visually Confused Words

No commonly confused words.

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