swannery

[ swon-uh-ree ]

noun

, plural swan·ner·ies.

1. a place where swans swan are raised.

swannery

/ ˈswɒnərɪ /

noun

1. a place where swans are kept and bred

Word History and Origins

Origin of swannery¹

First recorded in 1560–70; swan ¹ + -ery

Example Sentences

Three companies are still permitted by the monarchy to own swans: The Abbotsbury Swannery, The Vintners Company and The Dyers’ Company.

From New York Times

The same strain has been discovered in birds in Settle, North Yorkshire, a swannery in Dorset and flocks in Carmarthenshire, south west Wales.

From BBC

The hearing at Dorchester County Hall heard the family were crossing the road near the Swannery Bridge when the accident happened.

From BBC

The silicon-filled "cyber egg" will use mobile phone-style technology to measure movements of the birds at Abbotsbury Swannery.

From BBC

"The Swannery invaded by Sea-Eagles" was one of Landseer's most notable later works.

From Project Gutenberg