microbrewery

noun

mi·​cro·​brew·​ery ˌmī-krō-ˈbrü-ə-rē How to pronounce microbrewery (audio)
-ˈbru̇r-ē
: a small brewery making specialty beer in limited quantities
microbrewer
ˈmī-krō-ˌbrü-ər How to pronounce microbrewery (audio)
-ˌbru̇r
noun

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Order it at a local microbrewery, pair it with something hoppy and call it dinner. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026 Skip the tourist traps and order one at a microbrewery, where a cold local beer pairs perfectly with one of the country’s most beloved comfort foods. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026 But Moab offers more than outdoor recreation—head downtown to find microbreweries, concert events, and plenty of delicious food to fuel your next adventure. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026 Lua Brewing is a microbrewery and restaurant in Des Moines' Sherman Hill neighborhood. — Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for microbrewery

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of microbrewery was in 1982

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“Microbrewery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microbrewery. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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