brewery
UK: ˈbruːəri | US: ˈbruːəri
n. a place where beer is brewed commercially
n. a company that produces beer
brewery = brew<to ferment> + ery<place of activity>
- brew: From Old English brēowan ("to brew, ferment"), related to the process of preparing beer or other fermented drinks.
- ery: A suffix derived from Old French -erie, indicating a place or establishment associated with a specific activity (e.g., bakery, winery).
Etymology Origin:
The word "brewery" combines the action of brewing with a suffix denoting a place, reflecting its function as a site for beer production. The term evolved in Middle English under the influence of Old French -erie, which was often used to form nouns describing locations of craft or trade.
The old brewery downtown has been converted into a trendy bar.
He visited a famous brewery to learn about traditional beer-making techniques.
The brewery exports its craft beers to over 20 countries.
They plan to open a small brewery in their hometown.
The brewery tour included tastings of their seasonal ales.