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Definition of cherry - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fruitsmall round fruit that is typically red or black
- She enjoyed a bowl of fresh cherries on the porch..
2.
colorbright red color like ripe cherries
- She wore a cherry dress to the party.
3.
plantstree or shrub that bears cherries
- The cherry in the garden is blooming.
4.
naturereddish hardwood from fruit trees commonly used for furniture
- The table is made of cherry.
Adjective
1.
colorbright red in color
- She wore a cherry dress to the party..
2.
- His car is in cherry condition.
3.
flavorsRare having the taste of cherriesRare
- The cake had a cherry flavor.
Images of cherry
small round fruit that is typically red or black 
tree or shrub that bears cherries 
reddish hardwood from fruit trees commonly used for furniture
Expressions with cherry
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final touch on a dessert
The cherry on a sundae made it look perfect.
final touch that enhances a situation
Winning the lottery was the cherry on top.
chance to do something important
He was thrilled to get a bite of the cherry.
something that makes a good situation even better
Winning the award was the cherry on the cake for her career.
do something for the first time
I popped the cherry on public speaking at the wedding toast.
do something for the first time
She popped her cherry by trying skydiving.
sweet dark fruit from cultivated cherry trees
The dessert was topped with black cherries.
small round bright red pepper with mild to medium heat
She added cherry peppers to the salad for a spicy kick..
pie with cherry filling
I baked a delicious cherry pie for dessert.
hard seed found inside a cherry
She accidentally swallowed a cherry pit..
small round tomato resembling a cherry
I added cherry tomatoes to the salad.
wood from cherry trees used in furniture
The table is made of cherry wood.
having the approximate size of a cherry
The tomatoes are cherry-sized and perfect for salads.
small tart fruit of a cherry tree, used in cooking
She made a pie with sour cherries from her garden..
type of cherry that is large and sweet
She picked a sweet cherry from the tree and ate it..
small tart fruit from trees that grow without farming
Wild cherries are smaller and tarter than cultivated varieties..
tree with white or pink flowers in spring
The wild cherry tree blooms beautifully in the spring.
flower of the cherry tree, especially Japanese cherry
The cherry blossom festival attracts many tourists every year.
liqueur made from cherries and brandy
She enjoyed a glass of cherry brandy after dinner.
tasting or smelling like cherries
This candy is cherry-flavoured.
sweet cherry preserved in maraschino liqueur or used as garnish
She put a maraschino cherry on top of the sundae.
liqueur made from sweet cherries
The recipe calls for sweet cherry liqueur to enhance the flavor.
person who selects only the best items
She was known as a cherry picker when choosing team members.
select the best items for personal advantage
She tends to cherry-pick the best assignments.
Origin of cherry
Greek, kerasos (cherry tree)
Terms with cherry included in their meaning
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food
cherry preserved in sweet clear liqueur
cherry liqueur
sweet liqueur made from marasca cherries
drink
clear brandy distilled from fermented cherry juice
drink
cocktail with vodka cherry brandy and cola
food
Italian cherry tomato shaped like a plum
fruit
type of sour cherry with pale red fruit
fruits
small dark cherry-like fruit eaten fresh or made into jams
plant
type of tree native to Mexico, also known as Mexican cherry
beverages
dried coffee cherry fruit used in drinks
acr: Cherry Creek School District
group of schools in one area
plant
wild cherry tree, ancestor of cultivated sweet cherries
Japanese tradition
Japanese custom of enjoying cherry blossoms
alcohol
clear cherry brandy from morello cherries
cooking
spice made from cherry seeds used in baking
botany
European cherry tree with red acid fruit
horticulture
sweet cherry used as rootstock for grafting
plant
type of wild cherry
fruit
type of sour cherry with dark skin
fruit
large heart-shaped cherry
botany
tropical tree that produces small red cherry-like fruits
herbal medicine
herbal extract from African cherry tree bark
fruit
sweet dark fruit from cultivated cherry trees
food
pie with cherry filling
fruit seed
hard seed found inside a cherry
Examples of cherry in a sentence
The cherry pie was a hit at the party. The walls were painted in a cherry hue. Her lips were a natural cherry shade. We planted a cherry in the backyard last spring. Birds love to nest in the cherry by the river. The cabinet was crafted from cherry.
He admired the rich hue of the cherry. The cherry car stood out in the parking lot. Her cherry lipstick matched her shoes. The vintage guitar is in cherry shape. Her dress was in cherry condition for the gala. The soda had a refreshing cherry taste. I love the cherry aroma in this tea.
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- French:cerise, rouge vif, ...
- German:Kirsche, Kirsch-, ...
- Italian:ciliegia, perfetto, ...
- Spanish:guinda, carmesí, ...
- Portuguese:cereja, vermelho-cereja, ...
- Chinese:车厘子, 完美, ...
- Japanese:さくらんぼ, 鮮やかな赤, ...
- Arabic:كَرَز, كَرَزِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:דּוּבְדְּבָן, דּוּבְדְבָנִי, ...
- Russian:вишня, вишнёвый, ...
- Ukrainian:вишня, відмінний, ...
- Hindi:चेरी, चमकीला लाल, ...
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