sherry
noun
a fortified, amber-colored wine of southern Spain or any of various similar wines made elsewhere.
sherries
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pluralof sherry.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It comes from the Cádiz region of Andalusia in southern Spain, which is far better known for its sherries than for red wines.
From New York Times ● Oct. 15, 2020
In the meantime, look also for sherries from Lustau and González Byass, more established labels that offer wide availability and reliable quality.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 10, 2020
This week’s recommendations include two sherries from a label new to the U.S. market, through Grapes of Spain importers.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 10, 2020
If the unfortified wines are fuller bodied, they may be selected to become oloroso sherries.
From New York Times ● Aug. 1, 2019
In consequence of the high price of the delicious wines, numerous imitations, or inferior sherries, are manufactured, and sold in immense quantities.
From Notes and Queries, Number 238, May 20, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Various
