winegrower

noun

wine·​grow·​er ˈwīn-ˌgrō-ər How to pronounce winegrower (audio)
: a person who cultivates a vineyard and makes wine

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Global warming has been our greatest challenge as winegrowers for years. — Miguel A. Torres, Time, 3 Oct. 2025 There are only 16 wineries and a few winegrowers that tend 1,250 acres of vineyards. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026 One of her patients, Marthe, a winegrower suffering from pulmonary disease, dies accidentally during a burglary. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2025 One of her patients, a winegrower suffering from Parkinson’s disease, dies accidentally during a burglary. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for winegrower

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of winegrower was in 1844

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“Winegrower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winegrower. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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