Cherries Meaning in English
word · lemma: cherry
/ˈtʃɛɹiz/
CHEH-reez
/tʃˈɛɹɪz/
CHEH-reez
Definition
Small, round, usually red or dark fruit with a pit, sweet or sour in taste. "Cherries" is the plural of "cherry".
Usage & Nuances
Used in both literal (fruit) and idiomatic expressions like 'the cherry on top.' Used in food, desserts, and sometimes to refer to something special. Common collocation: 'fresh cherries.' Rarely used countably beyond small quantities.
Spanish: cerezasPortuguese (BR): cerejasPortuguese (PT): cerejasChinese (Simplified): 樱桃Chinese (Traditional): 櫻桃Hindi: चेरीArabic: كرزBengali: চেরিRussian: вишни - черешниJapanese: さくらんぼVietnamese: quả anh đàoKorean: 체리Turkish: kirazUrdu: چیریIndonesian: ceri
Example Sentences
There are fresh cherries at the market today.
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She put some cherries on top of the cake.
basic
Can you grab a bag of cherries on your way home?
natural
These cherries are so sweet—they're like candy!
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I picked cherries with my family at the orchard last weekend.
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I like eating cherries in the summer.
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