# brewery

/ˈbɹuɝi/ (US) · /bɹˈuːəɹi/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/brewery
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. a building

noun · CEFR B2

a building or factory where beer is made.

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

- We took a tour of the local brewery to see how they make their craft beer.
- The historic brewery was converted into a modern apartment complex, though many of the original industrial features were preserved during the renovation.

### 2. a company

noun · CEFR B2

a business or company that produces and sells beer.

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

- The family-owned brewery has been in business for over a hundred years.
- Several independent breweries formed a collective to negotiate better distribution rates with national supermarket chains.

## Examples

- The local brewery makes a very popular dark beer.
- We took a guided tour of the brewery to learn how they use local hops to flavor their ales.
- The rise of the independent brewery has transformed the city's industrial district into a vibrant hub for social gatherings and artisanal production.

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