distillery

noun

dis·​till·​ery di-ˈsti-lə-rē 

-ˈstil-rē

plural distilleries

: the works where distilling (as of alcoholic liquors) is done

Examples of distillery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For certain editions, that means whisky from ghost distilleries, or distilleries that closed their doors decades ago, is added to the blend. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026

Green River is actually the 10th oldest distillery in Kentucky, founded in 1885. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for distillery

• artillery
• intermaxillary
• pillory
• premaxillary
• submaxillary

Kids Definition

distillery

noun

dis·​till·​ery dis-ˈtil-(ə-)rē 

plural distilleries

: a place where distilling especially of alcoholic liquors is done