sherry

noun sher·ry \ ˈsher-ē \

|Updated on: 16 Aug 2018

Definition of sherry

plural sherries

: a Spanish fortified wine with a distinctive nutty flavor; also : a similar wine produced elsewhere

See sherry defined for English-language learners

See sherry defined for kids

Recent Examples of sherry from the Web

The Breeze's recipe also included bourbon but was a bit lighter with orange and cranberry juices and a splash of sherry.

— jenna west, SI.com, "Belmont Jewel Recipe: How to Make the Signature Drink," 8 June 2018
On top, the port and sherry set originally belonged to her grandparents and were then passed down to her mother.

— danielle fox, ELLE Decor, "Inside the Vintage-Filled Chelsea Home of Etsy’s COO," 5 June 2018
The Red was aged in barrels that once held Tawny Port, Pinot Noir and Oloroso sherry and raspberry and cherry puree is added.

— kathy flanigan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "What's red, white and brewed and coming out in time for the Fourth of July? Ask Third Space.," 26 June 2018
For a more complete bar, have gin, tequila, rum, bourbon, vermouth, sherry and brandy on hand.

— michelle gordon, azcentral, "Summer Soiree," 9 May 2018
Cider vinegar is fruity, and sherry vinegar is nutty.

— becky krystal, sacbee, "Shake it up: Lots of vinaigrette options," 10 July 2018
Add the sherry, rhum agricole, honey, lime juice and coconut water.

— sonia rao, chicagotribune.com, "Summer cocktail recipes to expand your happy hour horizons," 29 June 2018
In large bowl, whisk oil, sherry vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

— the good housekeeping test kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Veggie Niçoise Pitas," 21 June 2018
My favorites in a strong field included an unlikely but galvanizing trio of sherry, mezcal and ginger called My Sherry Amour and a Sandia Mule made with ginger beer, fresh watermelon and Wild Rag Mesquite Vodka from Sandia, Texas.

— mike sutter, San Antonio Express-News, "Review: Cured makes a 3½-star statement at the Pearl," 28 June 2018

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sherry.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Origin and Etymology of sherry

alteration of earlier sherris (taken as plural), from Xeres (now Jerez), Spain

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: 1584

in the meaning defined above

See Words from the same year

SHERRY Defined for English Language Learners

sherry

noun

Definition of sherry for English Language Learners

: a type of strong wine with a nutty flavor that is made especially in Spain

Learn More about sherry

See words that rhyme with sherry Spanish Central: Translation of sherry Nglish: Translation of sherry for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about sherry

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up sherry? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show

sherry

Definition of sherry

Recent Examples of sherry from the Web

Origin and Etymology of sherry

SHERRY Defined for English Language Learners

sherry

Definition of sherry for English Language Learners

Learn More about sherry

Seen and Heard

WORD OF THE DAY

imperturbable

BROWSE DICTIONARY

Test Your Vocabulary

Words at Play

The Good, The Bad, & The Semantically Imprecise - 8/17/2018

9 Words for Places People Call "Home"

'Banana Republic': A History

The Many Plurals of 'Octopus'

Ask the Editors

Ghost Word

2017 Word of the Year: Behind the Scenes

Literally

Is Singular 'They' a Better Choice?

Word Games

Difficult Spelling Words Quiz

The Eponym Quiz

How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Word Winder's CrossWinder

The Good, The Bad, & The Semantically Imprecise - 8/17/2018

Difficult Spelling Words Quiz

9 Words for Places People Call "Home"

Trending: Brennan: Trump's Claims are 'Hogwash'

Ghost Word

sherry

Definition of sherry

Recent Examples of sherry from the Web

Origin and Etymology of sherry

SHERRY Defined for English Language Learners

sherry

Definition of sherry for English Language Learners

Learn More about sherry

Seen and Heard

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games

The Good, The Bad, & The Semantically Imprecise - 8/17/2018

Difficult Spelling Words Quiz

9 Words for Places People Call "Home"

Trending: Brennan: Trump's Claims are 'Hogwash'

Ghost Word