Synonyms for perry

Noun

1. Perry, Ralph Barton Perry, philosopher

usage: United States philosopher (1876-1957)

2. Perry, Matthew Calbraith Perry, naval officer

usage: United States admiral who led a naval expedition to Japan and signed a treaty in 1854 opening up trade relations between United States and Japan; brother of Oliver Hazard Perry (1794-1858)

3. Perry, Oliver Hazard Perry, Commodore Perry, commodore

usage: United States commodore who led the fleet that defeated the British on Lake Erie during the War of 1812; brother of Matthew Calbraith Perry (1785-1819)

4. perry, alcohol, alcoholic beverage, intoxicant, inebriant

usage: a fermented and often effervescent beverage made from juice of pears; similar in taste to hard cider