sherry

¹

[ sher-ee ]

noun

, plural sher·ries.

1. a fortified, amber-colored wine of southern Spain or any of various similar wines made elsewhere.

Sherry

²

[ sher-ee ]

noun

1. a female given name, form of Charlotte.

sherry

/ ˈʃɛrɪ /

noun

1. a fortified wine, originally from the Jerez region in S Spain, usually drunk as an apéritif

Word History and Origins

Origin of sherry¹

1590–1600; back formation from sherris, construed as a plural

Word History and Origins

Origin of sherry¹

C16: from earlier sherris (assumed to be plural), from Spanish Xeres, now Jerez

Example Sentences

Serve along with dry sherry for the table.

From Salon

Dry sherry makes most any chowder better, especially red chowders.

From Salon

Add 1 tablespoons sherry vinegar and stir to coat.

From Salon

Mary Keir was surrounded by friends and family for a roast lunch followed by sherry trifle and then a buffet in the evening.

From BBC

You can totally substitute some citrus juice or any other vinegar for the vinegar; I just like the sherry because it pairs so well with the sautéed alliums.

From Salon