sherry

¹ 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 ² American  

[sher-ee] / ˈʃɛr i /

noun

1. a female given name, form of Charlotte.

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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

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

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2025

Du Beke told them it was like his "favourite sherry trifle at Christmas".

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2024

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

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2024

For our take, we cook pancetta and shallots with Dijon mustard, olive oil and sherry vinegar for a bright yet comforting dressing to drizzle onto the greens just before serving.

From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2023

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 "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood