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/ˈʃɛri/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A fortified wine from the Jerez region of Spain, typically characterized by its dry or sweet flavor profile.
She served a glass of sherry as an aperitif before the meal.
A type of wine that is usually enjoyed during celebrations or paired with specific foods.
The chef recommended a sweet sherry to complement the dessert.
A drink made from fermented grape juice, often enjoyed in social settings.
After the meeting, they relaxed with a sherry on the patio.
Etymology
From Spanish 'Jerez', referring to the city in Spain where the wine is produced.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dry sherry:
Refers to sherry that is not sweet, typically enjoyed as an aperitif.
sweet sherry:
Refers to the sweeter varieties of sherry served typically with dessert.
sherry cask:
Refers to barrels made from oak wood that previously held sherry, used in aging other spirits.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Used humorously to refer to someone who is sweet or charming.
Look at you, you little sherry, always brightening the room!
A playful term for someone's close friend or partner.
Hey, sherry, let's grab some dinner later!