cherry
word
/ˈtʃɛɹi/
CHE-ree
/tʃˈɛɹi/
CHE-ree
Definition
A cherry is a small, round fruit with a pit inside, usually red or dark red when ripe. It can also refer to the tree that produces this fruit.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for the fruit. Common phrases include 'cherry tree', 'cherry pie', and 'cherry juice'. In everyday English, 'cherry-red' describes a bright red color, and 'the cherry on top' means an extra good thing added to something already good.
Spanish: cerezaPortuguese (BR): cerejaPortuguese (PT): cerejaChinese (Simplified): 樱桃Chinese (Traditional): 櫻桃Hindi: चेरी - आलूबालूArabic: كرزBengali: চেরিRussian: вишня - черешняJapanese: さくらんぼVietnamese: anh đàoKorean: 체리Turkish: kirazUrdu: چیریIndonesian: ceri
Example Sentences
The cherry tree is behind our house.
basic
This cake has cherry jam inside.
basic
She ordered a soda with a cherry on top.
natural
I ate a cherry after lunch.
basic
The new bonus was the cherry on top of a great month.
natural
I love that cherry-red color on your bike.
natural