Cherry

/ˈtʃɛri/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small, round fruit that is typically red or black and grows in clusters on trees.

She picked a cherry from the tree and ate it on the spot.

The tree that bears cherries, belonging to the genus Prunus.

The cherry blossoms were in full bloom during spring.

A deep red color resembling that of ripe cherries.

She painted her lips with a cherry lipstick.

verb

To remove the pit from a cherry before cooking or baking.

I need to cherry the fruits before adding them to the pie.

Middle English, from Old Northern French 'cherise', from Latin 'cerasia', from Greek 'kerasos'.

cherry on top

An additional good thing that adds to an already good situation.

life is just a bowl of cherries

Life is full of simple pleasures.

cherry blossom

The flower of the cherry tree, known for its beauty.

maraschino cherry

A bright red cherry preserved in syrup.

A young or inexperienced person.

He's just a cherry in this business.

Referring to someone's virginity, as in 'cherry popped'.

She lost her cherry last summer.