Sherry

¹ American  

[sher-ee] / ˈʃɛr i /

noun

1. a female given name, form of Charlotte.

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sherry ² American  

[sher-ee] / ˈʃɛr i /

noun

plural

sherries

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

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sherry British  

/ ˈʃɛrɪ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of sherry

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

Example Sentences

Instead of answering these questions directly, Madame finished her meal and announced her pressing need for a glass of sherry and a meditative nap, so she might commune with the spirits in earnest.

From Literature

I’ve slowly amassed a little lineup — rice, red wine, sherry, white balsamic — but the current star is CABI’s Sweet Yuzu Vinegar.

From Salon

"What do you get for that, poet laureate? £70 a year and a barrel of sherry? Not interested."

From BBC

If using, place saffron threads in sherry or bourbon to soften while the stew simmers, about 20 minutes.

From Salon

Serve along with dry sherry for the table.

From Salon