kerry

[ ker-ee ]

/ ˈkɛr i /

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noun, plural ker·ries.

one of an Irish breed of small, black dairy cattle.

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Origin of kerry

1875–80; named after Kerry, home of the breed

Words nearby kerry

Kerr, Kerr cell, Kerr effect, kerria, Kerrville, kerry, Kerry blue terrier, Kerry Hill, kersey, kerseymere, Kerst

Other definitions for kerry (2 of 2)

Kerry

[ ker-ee ]

/ ˈkɛr i /

noun

a county in W Munster province, in the SW Republic of Ireland. 1,815 sq. mi. (4,700 sq. km). County seat: Tralee.

a male given name, form of Kerr.

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How to use kerry in a sentence

This week’s global climate summit offers a first major test for Kerry, providing early clues as to whether his style of energetic international diplomacy is paying off.
After half a century in public life, Kerry gets one more shot|Matt Viser, Brady Dennis|April 21, 2021|Washington Post
Last month, Kerry hired Mark Gallogly as a liaison to the business community.
Climate summit leaders hope to catalyze a key ingredient: Cash|Steven Mufson, Brady Dennis|April 21, 2021|Washington Post
Seeing this, Beijing has brought veteran diplomat Xie Zhenhu out of retirement especially to be Kerry’s chief interlocutor.
What's at Stake in U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry's Trip to China|Charlie Campbell / Shanghai|April 15, 2021|Time
In the meantime, those people in contact with Kerry needed to be quarantined.
Andrew Cuomo’s family members were given special access to covid testing, according to people familiar with the arrangement|Josh Dawsey, Amy Brittain, Sarah Ellison|March 25, 2021|Washington Post

I remember as a teenager seeing Gabrielle Inion in the Neutrogena commercials, Kerry, Washington as well.
Chloe & Halle On Their Partnership With Neutrogena And Being Without A Manicure In Quarantine|Brande Victorian|March 12, 2021|Essence.com
Think back to the Bush-Kerry race of 2004, the Thrilla in Vanilla.
Jeb Bush’s Unseen Anti-Gay Marriage Emails|Jackie Kucinich|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“I truly believe there is a Santa Claus” said Rep. Kerry Bentivolio.
Kerry Bentivolio: The Congressman Who Believes in Santa Claus|Ben Jacobs|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Obama and Kerry are pretty frustrated themselves with Netanyahu.
Why We Should Delay The Israel-Palestinian Peace Process|Aaron David Miller|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Ideally, Kerry would like to see the UN issue deferred until after the March Israeli elections.
Why We Should Delay The Israel-Palestinian Peace Process|Aaron David Miller|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Hence the recent Kerry trip to Rome to meet with Netanyahu and meetings with Europeans and Palestinians.
Why We Should Delay The Israel-Palestinian Peace Process|Aaron David Miller|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Kerry crossed the room, laid his oilskin and cane upon a chair, and from the shelf where it reposed took a squat volume.
Dope|Sax Rohmer
Proceeding to a room further along the corridor, Chief Inspector Kerry opened the door and looked in.
Dope|Sax Rohmer
"Wait," said Chief Inspector Kerry, and went swinging in, carrying his overall and having the malacca cane tucked under his arm.
Dope|Sax Rohmer
It was ajar, and Kerry, taking an electric torch from his overall pocket, flashed the light upon the name-plate.
Dope|Sax Rohmer
Kerry bent yet lower, staring closely at a discolored abrasion on Sir Lucien's forehead.
Dope|Sax Rohmer

British Dictionary definitions for kerry (1 of 2)

Kerry¹

/ (ˈkɛrɪ) /

noun

John Forbes . born 1943, US politician; unsuccessful Democratic Party candidate in the presidential election of 2004; secretary of state from 2013

British Dictionary definitions for kerry (2 of 2)

Kerry²

/ (ˈkɛrɪ) /

noun

a county of SW Republic of Ireland, in W Munster province: mostly mountainous (including the highest peaks in Ireland), with a deeply indented coast and many offshore islands. County town: Tralee. Pop: 132 527 (2002). Area: 4701 sq km (1815 sq miles)

a small black breed of dairy cattle, originally from Kerry

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