sherry

[ˈʃeri]

sherry Definition

• 1. a fortified wine originally from southern Spain
• 2. a small glass of sherry served as an aperitif

Using sherry: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sherry" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Would you like a glass of sherry before dinner?

• Example

  She poured herself a small glass of sherry.

• Example

  Sherry is often used in cooking to add flavor to dishes.

• Example

  I bought a bottle of sherry to bring to the party.

sherry Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sherry

• aperitif
• drink
• fortified wine

Phrases with sherry

• dry sherry

  a type of sherry that is not sweet and has a nutty flavor

  Example

  I prefer dry sherry over sweet sherry.

• cream sherry

  a type of sherry that is sweet and has a creamy texture

  Example

  Cream sherry is often used in desserts and sweet dishes.

• fino sherry

  a type of dry sherry that is pale in color and has a light, delicate flavor

  Example

  Fino sherry is best served chilled and makes a great aperitif.

Origins of sherry

from Old Spanish 'Xeres', named after the town of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia, Spain

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Summary: sherry in Brief

The term 'sherry' [ˈʃeri] refers to a fortified wine originally from southern Spain, often served as an aperitif. It comes in different varieties such as dry, cream, and fino sherry, which are used in cooking and desserts. 'Sherry' is also a small glass of the drink.