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/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.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old Northern French 'cherise', from Latin 'cerasia', from Greek 'kerasos'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
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.