cherry

noun

cher·ry | \ˈcher-ē,

ˈche-rē\

plural cherries

Definition of cherry

1a : any of numerous trees and shrubs (genus Prunus) of the rose family that bear pale yellow to deep red or blackish smooth-skinned drupes enclosing a smooth seed and that include some cultivated for their fruits or ornamental flowers — compare sour cherry, sweet cherry

b : the fruit of a cherry

c : the reddish-brown wood of a cherry especially : black cherry sense 2

2 : a variable color averaging a moderate red

3a : hymen

b : virginity

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The kitchen cabinets are made of cherry.

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According to Live Science’s Laura Geggel, the archaeologists discovered evidence of a wide range of foods, including herring, eel, cod, apples, raspberries, cherries and rye bread. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, "Archaeologists Unseal 17th-Century Danish Latrines to Discover Copenhageners’ Dietary Habits," 9 July 2018 For dessert, Docks offers a homemade double chocolate chip cookie, topped vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, a cherry and served warm called the chocolate chip cookie skillet. — Sheryl Devore, Lake County News-Sun, "Guide to outdoor dining in Chicago suburbs: Docks Bar and Grill in Wauconda," 6 July 2018 And suddenly it's grown to include everything from pork and cheese and apples and cherries and maple syrup. — Fox News, "Ari Fleischer: Trump wanted a trade war, he's getting one," 3 July 2018 The Warriors had already achieved near-ultimate respect and/or resentment for their achievements and collective talent, and adding Cousins is the nuclear cherry on the sundae. — Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com, "With ‘Boogie,’ Warriors shoot into ‘death zone’," 9 July 2018 Book during the month of March and head to the nearby Mount Yoshinoyama, one of Japan’s most famous cherry blossom viewing spots. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "7 Airbnbs with Awe-Inspiring Architecture," 6 June 2018 The cherry blossom has symbolic importance as well, representing the beauty and fragility and brevity of life, which was a strong hint that lovely Sakura was not long for this world. — William Lee, chicagotribune.com, "‘Westworld’ Episode 5 recap: 5 things to know about ‘Akane No Mai’ and the introduction of Shogun World," 20 May 2018 But at the end of the day, the success of the project coming to life during the concert was a real cherry on top. — Allie Gemmill, Teen Vogue, "Harry Styles's London Concert Had a Huge Light-Up Rainbow Flag Planned by Fans," 12 Apr. 2018 Obviously winning the tournament is the cherry on top. — Sandra Harwitt, miamiherald, "Sloane Stephens claims Miami Open title | Miami Herald," 31 Mar. 2018

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cherry

noun

English Language Learners Definition of cherry

: a small round fruit that is usually red or black

: a tree on which this fruit grows

: the wood of a cherry tree

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cherry

noun

cher·ry | \ˈcher-ē

plural cherries

Kids Definition of cherry

1 : the small round yellow to deep red smooth-skinned fruit of a tree that is related to the plum tree

2 : a medium red

cherry

noun

cher·ry | \ˈcher-ē

plural cherries

Medical Definition of cherry

1 : any of numerous trees and shrubs (genus Prunus) of the rose family that bear pale yellow to deep red or blackish smooth-skinned drupes enclosing a smooth seed and that belong to any of several varieties including some cultivated for their fruits or ornamental flowers

2 : the fruit of a cherry