Sherry

Girl's given name

Sherry is a feminine given name that became popular in mid-twentieth-century America, often appearing in pop songs of the era: Sherry, Sherry baby.

It may derive from the French chérie (darling) or simply from the wine. (Lowercase sherry is the fortified wine.)

name

feminine

Pertaining to women

given namePersonal name from birth
nicknameInformal substitute name
CherylFeminine given name

Sharon · Sheryl · Sheri · midcentury · American · girl · woman · diminutive · endearment

wine

fortified

Made more resistant

finoPale, dry Spanish fortified
amontilladoOxidized fortified Spanish wine
manzanillaSpanish herb or aperitif

Pedro Ximénez · bodega · solera · cask · dry · sweet · nutty · amber · aperitif · dessert wine

culinary

trifle

Insignificant matter or thing

reductionMaking something smaller
sauceLiquid food accompaniment
deglazingDissolving pan drippings

marinade · braising · cooking wine · vinegar · cream sauce · mushrooms · bisque · soup · glaze · sautéing

Categories

AndalusiaSeville, Sevilla, Granada, Malaga, Cadiz
Mediterranean WinesChianti, Rioja, Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello
SpainMadrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, Valencia, Granada
wine regionsNapa Valley, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rioja, Tuscany
Wine Classificationsappellation, AOC, cru, DOCG, grand cru

Opposites

wine type/fortification

Sherrytable wine

Ordinary mealtime bottle

still wine · grape juice · Sauvignon Blanc · water · Riesling

beverage temperature/serving style

Sweet vintage from frozen fruit

frozen cocktail

name type

Hereditary family identifier

family name · last name · Smith · Johnson · patronymic

Phrases

cooking sherrySalted wine for sauces
dry sherryUnsweetened fortified Spanish wine
sherry trifleWine-soaked layered custard dessert
sherry vinegarAcidic liquid from fortified wine
sherry sauceGravy made with fortified wine
sweet sherrySugared fortified Spanish wine

Family

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G