Cherry: meaning, definitions and examples

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cherry

 

[ หˆสงษ›ri ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

fruit

A small, round fruit that is typically red or black when ripe, often used in desserts or as a garnish.

Synonyms

berry, drupaceous fruit, fruit

Examples of usage

  • She picked a cherry from the tree and popped it into her mouth.
  • The cherry on top of the cake added a burst of color.
Context #2 | Noun

color

A bright red or purplish-red color resembling ripe cherries.

Synonyms

crimson, red, ruby

Examples of usage

  • She painted her nails with a vibrant cherry red polish.
  • The sunset painted the sky in shades of cherry and orange.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To eject the stone of a cherry by pressing down on it with the thumb or using a cherry pitter.

Synonyms

de-stone, pit, remove the pit

Examples of usage

  • She cherried the cherries before using them in the pie filling.
  • He cherried the cherries with ease.

Translations

Translations of the word "cherry" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cereja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‡เคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kirsche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ceri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัˆะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czereล›nia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ•ใใ‚‰ใ‚“ใผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cerise

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cereza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kiraz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒด๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tล™eลกeลˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤereลกลˆa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆจฑๆกƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤeลกnja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kirsuber

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะธะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ albalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cereza

Etymology

The word 'cherry' originated from the Old English word 'cirice' which was borrowed from the Old North French 'cherise'. Cherries have been cultivated for thousands of years, with the wild ancestor of the cherry being traced back to regions of Europe and western Asia. Cherries have played roles in various cultures and cuisines, from being used in medicines to being a popular ingredient in desserts and drinks.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,954 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.