sherry
UK: ˈʃɛri | US: ˈʃɛri
n. a fortified wine originally from southern Spain, typically dark amber or brown in color and ranging from dry to sweet in taste.
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The word "sherry" derives from the name of the Spanish city Jerez (originally Xeres in Old Spanish), where the wine was historically produced. The English adaptation "sherris" (later shortened to "sherry") reflects the city's name through phonetic evolution. The term entered English in the 16th century, influenced by trade between England and Spain. Unlike compound words, "sherry" retains its integrity as a loanword without separable morphemes.
She prefers dry sherry as an aperitif before dinner.
The recipe calls for a splash of sweet sherry to enhance the sauce.
Sherry is often aged in oak barrels to develop its flavor.
He gifted a bottle of fine Spanish sherry for the celebration.
The bartender recommended a sherry cocktail with citrus notes.