-ery
American-
a suffix of nouns denoting occupation, business, calling or condition, place or establishment, goods or products, things collectively, qualities, actions, etc..
archery; bakery; cutlery; fishery; trickery; witchery.
suffix
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indicating a place of business or some other activity
bakery
brewery
refinery
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indicating a class or collection of things
cutlery
greenery
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indicating qualities or actions collectively
snobbery
trickery
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indicating a practice or occupation
husbandry
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indicating a state or condition
slavery
Etymology
Origin of -ery
Middle English < Old French -erie, equivalent to -ier -er 2 + -ie -y 3
Example Sentences
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A Greek American tobacco executive named Ery Kehaya commissioned the first bronze version for New York.
From New York Times
In a city used to superstars and the super wealthy, the spectators seemed to be bouncing at the v ery sight of Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo.
From Seattle Times
People over the age of 18 who want to enter the giveaway have to include their name, a photo of the couple from the last year and at least 250 words explaining "how you have or will overcome 2020’s obstacles with hope, love, faith, laughter and/or bada--ery and marry the one you love," she wrote.
From Fox News
"He got an MRI today, and it didn’t show a ton of inflammation, which is good. ...V ery positive. Sounds like we’re in a pretty good spot," Van Wagenen said.
From Seattle Times
"As a result, rampant ‘dumbf–ery’ now threatens our health, our security and our planet."
From Washington Times
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