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cherry
1[cher-ee]
noun
plural
cherriesthe fruit of any of various trees belonging to the genus Prunus, of the rose family, consisting of a pulpy, globular drupe enclosing a one-seeded smooth stone.
the tree bearing such a fruit.
the wood of such a tree.
any of various fruits or plants resembling the cherry.
bright red; cerise.
Slang: Often Vulgar.
the hymen.
the state of virginity.
Slang.
something new or unused.
a novice.
Underworld Slang.a first offender.
Bowling.the striking down of only the forward pin or pins in attempting to make a spare.
adjective
bright-red; cerise.
(of food and beverages) made with or containing cherries or cherrylike flavoring.
cherry pie; cherry soda.
(of furniture, woodwork, etc.) made of or covered or decorated with wood from the cherry tree.
Slang: Often Vulgar.being a virgin.
Slang.
new or unused.
a three-year-old car in cherry condition.
inexperienced; being an innocent novice.
Cherry
2[cher-ee]
noun
Donald Eugene Don, 1936–95, U.S. jazz trumpeter.
cherry
/ ˈʃɛɪ /
noun
any of several trees of the rosaceous genus Prunus, such as P. avium ( sweet cherry ), having a small fleshy rounded fruit containing a hard stone See also bird cherry
the fruit or wood of any of these trees
any of various unrelated plants, such as the ground cherry and Jerusalem cherry
a bright red colour; cerise
( as adjective )
a cherry coat
slangvirginity or the hymen as its symbol
(modifier) of or relating to the cherry fruit or wood
cherry tart
Other Word Forms
- cherrylike adjective
- ˈ-ˌ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of cherry1
Word History and Origins
Origin of cherry1
Example Sentences
She’s made it so intrinsic to her plot, for so many believable reasons, that it’s also the icing and the cherry on the wedding cake.
They have a sour cherry with candy floss that is unlike anything I’ve ever had.
A bucket truck, also known as a cherry picker, is a vehicle equipped with a hydraulic lift system and an extendable arm that ends in a bucket where a person can stand.
Tart cherries that pop when bitten, rich fontina, crunchy cashews.
I thought, this is a really lucky second bite of the cherry.
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