sherry

/ˈʃɛri/
/ˈʃɛri/
IPA guide

Other forms: sherries

Definitions of sherry
  1. noun
    dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere; usually drunk as an aperitif
    see moresee less
    types:
    Manzanilla
    very dry pale sherry from Spain
    Amontillado
    pale medium-dry sherry from Spain
    type of:
    fortified wine
    wine to which alcohol (usually grape brandy) has been added
Pronunciation
US
/ˈʃɛri/
UK
/ˈʃɛri/
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘sherry'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of gold-punch.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family