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English

brewery

|brew-er-y|

B1

🇺🇸

/ˈbruːəri/

🇬🇧

/ˈbrʊəri/

beer production site

Etymology
Etymology Information

'brewery' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'brewerie,' where 'brew' meant 'to make beer.'

Historical Evolution

'brewerie' transformed into the modern English word 'brewery.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a place where beer is made,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a place where beer is produced commercially.

The local brewery produces a variety of craft beers.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/04 22:25