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Sherry Definition & Meaning

sherry
noun
  1. dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere; usually drunk as an aperitif

"Sherry" in song lyrics

See how sherry is used in real songs:

  • "Sip Sherry"
    Toki Wright — A Different Mirror
  • "marie jean sherry"
    AOL — AOL
  • "associated press ken maguire sherry"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does sherry mean?
dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere; usually drunk as an aperitif
What part of speech is sherry?
Sherry is a noun.

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