brewery
n.-
1 a building (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatea building or factory where beer is made.
a physical facility or industrial site equipped for the commercial production of beer.
ExampleWe took a tour of the local brewery to see how they make their craft beer.
ExampleThe historic brewery was converted into a modern apartment complex, though many of the original industrial features were preserved during the renovation.
- beer factory
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2 a company (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatea business or company that produces and sells beer.
a commercial entity or corporate organisation that manufactures and distributes malt liquors.
ExampleThe family-owned brewery has been in business for over a hundred years.
ExampleSeveral independent breweries formed a collective to negotiate better distribution rates with national supermarket chains.
- beer company
- producer
From Dutch brouwerij (“brewery”), equivalent to brew + -ery. See also brewhouse.