Word
perry
Phoneticsper·ry
US/ˈpɛɹi/
UK/pˈɛɹi/
Definition
n. an alcoholic drink made from pears.
n. a fermented alcoholic beverage made from the juice of pears, traditionally produced in parts of England, France, and Wales.
Examples
“We shared a bottle of chilled perry with our lunch.”
“The local pub is famous for its traditional perry, which is made from specific varieties of pears grown in the nearby orchards.”
“While cider has achieved global commercial success, perry remains a more niche product, often celebrated by enthusiasts for its delicate floral notes and higher residual sugar content.”
Examples
simple
“We shared a bottle of chilled perry with our lunch.”
contextual
“The local pub is famous for its traditional perry, which is made from specific varieties of pears grown in the nearby orchards.”
complex
“While cider has achieved global commercial success, perry remains a more niche product, often celebrated by enthusiasts for its delicate floral notes and higher residual sugar content.”
Usage
The noun is uncountable when referring to the liquid and countable when referring to a specific variety or glass.
Teaching tip
While often marketed as 'pear cider' in modern commercial contexts, 'perry' is the traditional term used by craft producers and in historical texts.
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