Cher

geographical name

ˈsher How to pronounce Cher (audio)
river 217 miles (349 kilometers) long in central France that flows into the Loire River

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“Cher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cher. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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