kerry

noun

ker·​ry ˈker-ē How to pronounce kerry (audio)
ˈke-rē
variants often Kerry
plural kerries; often Kerries
: any of an Irish breed of small hardy black dairy cattle

Word History

Etymology

County Kerry, Ireland

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kerry was in 1829

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“Kerry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kerry. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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Geographical Definition

Kerry

geographical name

Ker·​ry ˈker-ē How to pronounce Kerry (audio)
county of southwestern Ireland bordering the Atlantic in Munster; capital Tralee area 1815 square miles (4719 square kilometers)

Biographical Definition

Kerry

biographical name

Ker·​ry ˈker-ē How to pronounce Kerry (audio)
John (Forbes) 1943–     American politician; U.S. Secretary of State (2013–17)

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