Peach: meaning, definitions and examples

Often used when referring to a sweet, juicy fruit with a fuzzy skin. Common in desserts, juices, or as a snack.

• I love eating a fresh peach on a hot summer day.
• She made a delicious peach cobbler for dessert.

Used when referring to a smooth-skinned fruit similar to a peach but without fuzz. Preferred for those who dislike the texture of peach skin.

• She prefers nectarines over peaches because of their smooth skin.
• I bought some ripe nectarines for the fruit salad.

Typically mentioned when talking about a small, sweet fruit with a slightly tart taste. Common in dried fruit snacks or jams.

• He added some dried apricots to his morning oatmeal.
• Apricot jam is my favorite topping for toast.

Commonly used when talking about a round, sweet fruit with a smooth skin and a deep purple or red color. Used in both fresh and dried forms.

• He enjoyed a juicy plum as an afternoon snack.
• She made a batch of homemade plum jam.

See the description for 'peach' above.

• Her cheeks flushed a delicate peach as she laughed.
• He gifted her a bouquet of peach roses.

Use 'pink' when referring to the general color family ranging from pale to deep shades; it's versatile and commonly used in clothing, accessories, flowers, and more.

• She loves pink and has a room decorated entirely in different shades of it.
• They handed out pink balloons at the charity event.

Use 'salmon' when referring to a pink color with an orange tint, named after the flesh of the salmon fish. It’s often used in fashion, interior design, and descriptions of natural elements.

• A salmon-colored blouse added a subtle splash of color to her outfit.
• The sunset painted the sky in salmon and gold hues.

Use 'coral' when describing a bright, pinkish-orange color that resembles the marine corals; often used in fashion, makeup, and home decor.

• She applied a coral lipstick for a pop of color.
• The throw pillows on the sofa were in vibrant coral hues.

Used informally to describe revealing information about someone, usually to authority figures. This can be used in negative light as it implies breaking trust.

• He got caught because someone peached on him to the teacher.
• I can't believe you peached on me after I trusted you.

Used in a more neutral and formal context to indicate passing on information, usually to someone in authority, without the negative implications of betraying trust.

• The employee decided to inform the manager about the ongoing issues.
• Please inform the authorities if you see anything suspicious.

Implies a deliberate act of disloyalty or being unfaithful, usually in a personal relationship. This carries a strong negative connotation.

• She felt deeply hurt when he betrayed her trust.
• Joining the rival team felt like betraying his friends.

A slang term often used with negative connotation to describe someone who informs on someone else's misdeeds, especially to authorities. It implies cowardice and disloyalty.

• Nobody likes a snitch in the neighborhood.
• He got a bad reputation because people thought he was a snitch.