distilery

/dɪsˈtɪləri/

Definitions

1. noun

A building or place where alcoholic beverages, such as whiskey or gin, are produced by distillation, or a device used for distillation.

“The distillery was famous for producing high-quality whiskey.”

2. verb

To purify or separate a substance by distillation, or to produce spirits or liquors by distillation.

“The chemist distilled the water to remove impurities.”

3. verb (transitive)

To extract or obtain a substance by distillation.

“The distillery distilled the essence of the flowers.”

Synonyms

  • brewery
  • still
  • winery

Antonyms

  • undistilled
  • unpurified