Distillery

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstɪləri/

Definitions of distillery

noun a place where alcoholic beverages are produced through the process of distillation

Example Sentences

A1 A distillery is a place where alcohol is made.

A2 I visited a distillery while on vacation in Scotland.

B1 The distillery offers tours for visitors to learn about the whiskey-making process.

B2 The distillery's award-winning bourbon is known for its smooth finish.

C1 The distillery has been in operation for over a century, producing high-quality spirits.

C2 As a connoisseur of fine liquors, I appreciate the craftsmanship of a well-run distillery.

Examples of distillery in a Sentence

formal The distillery produces high-quality whiskey using traditional methods.

informal We should visit the distillery this weekend for a tour and tasting.

slang Let's check out that new distillery everyone's been raving about.

figurative His mind was like a distillery, constantly churning out new ideas.

Grammatical Forms of distillery

• plural: distilleries
• comparative: more distillery
• superlative: most distillery
• present tense: distills
• future tense: will distill
• perfect tense: has distilled
• continuous tense: is distilling
• singular: distillery
• positive degree: distillery
• infinitive: to distill
• gerund: distilling
• participle: distilled

Origin and Evolution of distillery

First Known Use: 1600 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'distillery' originates from the Latin word 'distillare' which means to drip or trickle down.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the process of extracting essential oils or liquids through distillation, the term 'distillery' evolved to specifically denote a place where alcoholic beverages are produced through distillation.