Cidery Meaning and Definition
Cidery
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪdəri/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A place where apples or other fruits are fermented to produce cider, a type of apple juice that has been fermented from the natural sugars found in the apples.
Examples
- The family visited the local cidery to taste their fresh cider.
- The cidery owner spent hours perfecting his craft to produce the best-tasting cider.
- The group of friends decided to take a tour of the cidery to learn about the process.
- The cidery offered a variety of flavored ciders, from sweet to sour.
- The cidery’s rustic barn housed the fermentation tanks.
- The cidery’s owner was proud to have won numerous awards for his cider.
Synonyms
- Cider mill
- Apple house
Antonyms
- Winery
- Vineyard
Etymology
The word “cidery” comes from the Latin “cidus,” meaning apple, and is related to the Old French word “cyderie,” meaning apple house.
Usage Notes
Cidery is often used to describe a specific type of establishment, whereas a winery or vineyard may produce a wider range of products beyond just cider.
Cultural References
In popular culture, cidery is often depicted as a quaint, rustic place where apples are fermented to produce a refreshing drink.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
None
Related Words or Phrases
Apple, cider, fermentation, juice
Collocations
Cidery and tour, cidery and apples, cidery and cider
Frequency of Use
Cidery is a relatively uncommon term, but its usage has increased in recent years due to the growing popularity of artisanal ciders and visitations to local cideries.
Common Misspellings
cidaree, cidrie, cedarie