cherry
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for cherry, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small, round stone fruit, usually deep red, that grows on a tree of the genus Prunus.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use cherry
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Traced back through Old French and Latin to Ancient Greek kerasos, the name of the wild cherry tree — the same root that gives us "cerise" and the Turkish city "Giresun."
Full origin of cherry →Frequently asked questions
What does “cherry” mean?
The word “cherry” means a small, round stone fruit, usually deep red, that grows on a tree of the genus Prunus. In plain terms, a small red fruit with a pit, or the bright red colour associated with it; informally, it can also mean a "first time.".
How do you pronounce “cherry”?
“Cherry” is pronounced CHEH-ree (/ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “cherry” in a sentence?
Here is “cherry” used in a sentence: “The cake was topped with a single glacé cherry.”
What part of speech is “cherry”?
Depending on how it is used, “cherry” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “cherry” come from?
The word “cherry” comes from Ancient Greek. Traced back through Old French and Latin to Ancient Greek kerasos, the name of the wild cherry tree — the same root that gives us "cerise" and the Turkish city "Giresun.".
Is “cherry” a common word?
“Cherry” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “cherry” have?
“Cherry” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, round stone fruit, usually deep red, that grows on a tree of the genus Prunus.
Is a cherry a fruit or a berry?
A cherry is a small, round stone fruit, meaning it has a single hard pit or stone at its center, and it grows on trees of the genus Prunus. Botanically it is a drupe, not a true berry, because of that central stone. In everyday language it is simply called a fruit.
What is the difference between cherry and cherry red?
Cherry on its own can mean the fruit or, as an adjective, the bright red colour of a ripe cherry. Cherry red spells out that colour meaning explicitly. When cherry describes a colour, it points to a vivid, deep red like the fruit's skin.