English

microbrewery

gb/mˈaɪkɹˌoʊbɹˌuɚi/ us/mˈaɪkɹˌoʊbɹˌuɚi/
B2 English
Senses
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phrase B2 entity
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very small beer producer

A microbrewery is a very small brewery.

Usage pattern: a microbrewery in [place]
Common mistake:
Not the same as a brewpub; a microbrewery may or may not serve food on site.
Themes
food_and_drink |business
Examples
  • A microbrewery opened on our street and quickly became popular.
  • They started as a microbrewery and now distribute nationwide.
Learner examples
  • There is a microbrewery near my home.
Grammar
Dictionary form
microbrewery
IPA
GB/mˈaɪkɹˌoʊbɹˌuɚi/
US/mˈaɪkɹˌoʊbɹˌuɚi/
Syllables & stress
mi - cro - brew - ery (4 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (mi)
Word forms
Noun
  • Base: microbrewery
  • Plural: microbreweries
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