Word
winery
Phoneticswin·ery
US/ˈwaɪnɝi/
UK/wˈaɪnəɹi/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a place where wine is made. It usually includes the building where the grapes are crushed and the cellar where the wine is kept in bottles or barrels.
n. an establishment or property that produces wine, typically comprising vineyards, processing facilities, and storage cellars.
Examples
“We visited a small winery during our holiday in Italy.”
“The local winery offers guided tours where visitors can see the fermentation tanks before tasting the finished product.”
“As the region's climate shifted, the family-owned winery invested in new irrigation technology to maintain the quality of their signature vintage despite the prolonged summer droughts.”
Examples
simple
“We visited a small winery during our holiday in Italy.”
contextual
“The local winery offers guided tours where visitors can see the fermentation tanks before tasting the finished product.”
complex
“As the region's climate shifted, the family-owned winery invested in new irrigation technology to maintain the quality of their signature vintage despite the prolonged summer droughts.”
Real-World Examples
“The heist at the Florence-based winery is believed to be one of the largest thefts of its kind in Italy.” “They have expanded its businesses, with inns, shops and a winery.” Etymology
From wine + -ry.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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