perry
word
/ˈpɛɹi/
PAIR-ee
/pˈɛɹi/
PAIR-ee
Definition
A drink made from fermented pears, similar to cider but made with pears instead of apples. It is usually alcoholic.
Usage & Nuances
This is a fairly uncommon word in everyday English and is mostly used for food, drink, or farming contexts. Learners may confuse it with the name 'Perry'; lowercase 'perry' usually refers to the drink.
Spanish: sidra de peraPortuguese (BR): sidra de peraPortuguese (PT): sidra de peraChinese (Simplified): 梨酒Chinese (Traditional): 梨酒Hindi: नाशपाती की साइडरArabic: نبيذ الكمثرىBengali: নাশপাতি ওয়াইন - নাশপাতির মদRussian: грушевый сидр - перриJapanese: 洋ナシ酒 - ペリー（飲み物）Vietnamese: rượu lêKorean: 배와인 - 페리(음료)Turkish: armut şarabı - perry (içecek)Urdu: نाशپاتی کی شرابIndonesian: anggur pir - perry
Example Sentences
They make perry from pears, not apples.
basic
I tried perry for the first time last night.
basic
This farm sells apple cider and perry.
basic
If you like cider, you should give perry a try.
natural
The perry was lighter and sweeter than I expected.
natural
We picked up a bottle of local perry at the market.
natural