Sherry (noun)

1. A type of fortified wine made in Jerez, Spain, typically aged in oak barrels.
2. A dry or sweet wine made from white grapes, usually served as an aperitif.

Origin:

The word "sherry" comes from the spanish word "jerez" which is the name of the town in andalusia, spain where sherry is produced.

Examples:

1. I'll have a glass of sherry before dinner.
2. He ordered a dry sherry with his meal.
3. She prefer sweet sherry.
4. Sherry is a type of fortified wine.
5. The sherry was aged for 10 years in oak barrels.