sherry

n. a type of strong wine from Spain that has extra alcohol added to it.

n. a fortified wine produced in the Jerez region of Spain, or a similar wine made elsewhere. Uncountable when referring to the liquid in general.

“She added a splash of dry sherry to the mushroom soup for extra flavour.”

“The chef insisted on using a high-quality Fino sherry to deglaze the pan, noting that the wine's acidity was crucial for the sauce.”

n. a single glass of sherry wine.

n. a serving or glass of sherry. Countable in this sense.

“Would you like a sherry before we sit down for dinner?”

“After the long walk through the cold evening air, the guests were grateful to be offered a small sherry by the fire.”