Winery

Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪnəri/

Definitions of winery

noun a place where wine is made or sold

Example Sentences

A1 I visited a winery and tasted some delicious wines.

A2 The winery we visited had a beautiful vineyard surrounding it.

B1 During our vacation, we went on a tour of a local winery.

B2 The winery we visited specialized in producing organic wines.

C1 The winery's tasting room offered a variety of red and white wines to sample.

C2 The winery's owner gave us a private tour of the production facilities.

Examples of winery in a Sentence

formal The winery produces high-quality wines using traditional methods.

informal Let's go visit the winery this weekend for some wine tasting!

slang I heard the winery throws the best parties in town.

figurative The winery is like a sanctuary for wine lovers, a place of peace and relaxation.

Grammatical Forms of winery

• plural: wineries
• comparative: more winery
• superlative: most winery
• present tense: winery
• future tense: will winery
• perfect tense: have winery
• continuous tense: is winery
• singular: winery
• positive degree: winery
• infinitive: to winery
• gerund: winerying
• participle: wineryed

Origin and Evolution of winery

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'winery' originates from the Middle English word 'winerie', which was derived from the Old French word 'vinnerie' meaning 'wine-making'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'winery' has come to specifically refer to a place where wine is produced, stored, and sold, rather than just the act of wine-making. The term has become more specialized in its meaning as the wine industry has grown and evolved.