brewery
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a building or factory where beer is made.
a physical facility or industrial site equipped for the commercial production of beer.
Simple“We took a tour of the local brewery to see how they make their craft beer.”
In context“The historic brewery was converted into a modern apartment complex, though many of the original industrial features were preserved during the renovation.”
Synonymsbeer factory - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a business or company that produces and sells beer.
a commercial entity or corporate organisation that manufactures and distributes malt liquors.
Simple“The family-owned brewery has been in business for over a hundred years.”
In context“Several independent breweries formed a collective to negotiate better distribution rates with national supermarket chains.”
Synonymsbeer companyproducer
From Dutch brouwerij (“brewery”), equivalent to brew + -ery. See also brewhouse.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.