distillery
Translation
distillery
Examples
We visited a whiskey distillery in Kentucky.
We visited a whisky distillery in Kentucky.
Grammar Patterns
a/the distillery a place where alcoholic drinks are made We visited a whisky distillery.
Similar Words
brewery, winery
Etymology
From 'distill' + the suffix '-ery' (a place where something is done). 'Distill' comes from Latin 'de-' (down) + 'stillare' (to drip).
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'factory' for 'distilling' spirits. The '-ery' ending often denotes a place of business, like a bakery.