cherub

noun

cher·ub | \ ˈcher-əb

, ˈche-rəb\

plural cherubs or cherubim\ ˈcher-ə-ˌbim

, ˈker- also ˈcher-yə- \

Definition of cherub

1 cherubim plural : an order of angels — see celestial hierarchy

2 plural usually cherubs

a : a beautiful usually winged child in painting and sculpture

b : an innocent-looking usually chubby and rosy person This torrent of arcane football lingo spewed from the lips of a red-haired, freckle-faced cherub …— Tim Layden

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Other Words from cherub

cherubic \ chə-ˈrü-bik

also ˈcher-ə- \ adjective

cherubically \ chə-ˈrü-bi-k(ə-)lē

\ adverb

cherublike \ ˈcher-əb-ˌlīk

\ adjective

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The trove includes a ring with a blue sapphire surrounded by 14 diamonds and a bronze cherub from the grand staircase used by Titanic’s first-class passengers. — Lillian Rizzo, WSJ, "Titanic Artifacts to Be Auctioned Off in October," 19 Sep. 2018 This time around, the 19-year-old revealed a sweet tribute to his father with a new-ish massive tattoo on his chest, inspired by David’s famous Jesus and three cherubs tattoo. — Rachel Epstein, Marie Claire, "Brooklyn Beckham Debuts Massive Chest Tattoo on Instagram," 11 Sep. 2018 His heart birthmark is melting real hearts everywhere — and is making us wonder if everyone's favorite love cherub isn't real after all. — Sarah Schreiber, Good Housekeeping, "Baby's Rare Heart-Shaped Birthmark Has Everyone Falling in Love With Him," 9 Jan. 2017 This bronze cherub was recovered in 1987 from the wreckage of the Titanic. — Lillian Rizzo, WSJ, "Titanic Artifacts May Soon Join Apollo, Alta Portfolios," 20 June 2018 Each of these bells features Catholic imagery, including a crucifix, Madonna and child and faces of cherubs. — Jennifer Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Niles Village Board approves Leaning Tower bell restoration project," 4 June 2018 The portraits of painterly cherubs around her full skirt perfectly embodied the theme of the occasion, Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination. — Ashley Hoffman, Time, "Daenerys Targaryen Blazed Through the 2018 Met Gala Like the Dragon Queen She Is," 8 May 2018 And angels are not just little cherubs playing harps on clouds. — Fox News, "Amb. Dennis Ross on Kim Jong Un probing, Gaza protests," 16 May 2018 Outside sit lawn statues of praying cherubs and trumpeting elephants, arrayed before a small forest of plants and trees. — Jeff Gammage, Philly.com, "Hire American? Without foreign workers, a Chesco garden business could wither," 20 Apr. 2018

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