Usage Note
Sherry is a borrowing from English for the Spanish fortified wine. In French it is masculine and invariable. It is less common than xérès, the French word for the same wine, which appears on restaurant menus. Un verre de sherry is the typical informal order.
Examples
"Elle sert un verre de sherry à ses invités."
Natural Translation
She serves a glass of sherry to her guests.
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