Meaning & Definition of word "Brewery"

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    Brewery

    /ˈbruːəri/

    noun:

    • 1. A place where beer is produced commercially.
      • Example: The new brewery downtown has quickly become a local favorite.
    • 2. A company that produces beer.
      • Example: She works for a craft brewery that specializes in IPAs.
    • 3. A facility equipped for the brewing of beer.
      • Example: The tour included a behind-the-scenes look at the brewery's fermentation process.

    Etymology

    From Middle English 'brewery', from 'brew' + '-ery' denoting a place for a specific activity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    brewmaster:

    The person responsible for brewing beer at a brewery.

    craft brewery:

    A small brewery that produces beer in limited quantities, often with a focus on quality.

    brewpub:

    A hybrid between a brewery and a restaurant where beer is brewed on the premises.

    Related Words

    brewing:

    The process of producing beer.

    brew:

    The process of making beer.

    ale:

    A type of beer brewed using a warm fermentation method.

    Slang Meanings of brewery

    Meaning: Brewski

    Example Sentence: Let's grab some brewski at the brewery.

    Meaning: Hoppy place

    Example Sentence: That new hoppy place on Main Street just opened their brewery.