Perry

/ˈperi/

noun

A kind of drink made from fermented pears.

She sipped her glass of perry, enjoying its sweet taste.

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Pro Tip 1/3

Perry is an alcoholic beverage, similar to cider but made from pears.

At the pub, he decided to try a bottle of perry instead of his usual beer.

Pro Tip 2/3

Don't confuse perry with apple cider; both are fruit ciders but from different fruits.

I enjoy both apple cider and perry, but the flavors are quite distinct.

Pro Tip 3/3

Perry is traditionally English; knowing this can encourage cultural conversations.

Visiting England, I wanted to taste traditional drinks, so I ordered a perry.

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