English · Food & Drink
cherry
/ˈtʃer.i/
[/ˈtʃer.i/]
small red stone fruit
Beginnernoun
Definition
A cherry is a small round red fruit with a single hard stone in the middle.
Example
The cake was decorated with a single bright cherry placed neatly on the swirl of cream.
The cake was decorated with a single bright cherry placed neatly on the swirl of cream.
Etymology
From Old North French 'cherise', mistaken as a plural and shortened to 'cherry'.
How & Where It’s Used
Eaten fresh or in desserts; 'cherry on top' means a final delightful addition.