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brewery

n.
US //ˈbɹuɝi// UK //bɹˈuːəɹi// brew·ery
  1. 1 a building (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    a building or factory where beer is made.

    a physical facility or industrial site equipped for the commercial production of beer.

    Example

    We took a tour of the local brewery to see how they make their craft beer.

    Example

    The historic brewery was converted into a modern apartment complex, though many of the original industrial features were preserved during the renovation.

    • beer factory
  2. 2 a company (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    a business or company that produces and sells beer.

    a commercial entity or corporate organisation that manufactures and distributes malt liquors.

    Example

    The family-owned brewery has been in business for over a hundred years.

    Example

    Several independent breweries formed a collective to negotiate better distribution rates with national supermarket chains.

Origin

From Dutch brouwerij (“brewery”), equivalent to brew + -ery. See also brewhouse.

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