Synonyms for

Cherries

Verb / ˈtʃeri:z / Another word for cherries — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cherries are small, round, red or black fruits with a hard seed inside.

Synonyms & similar words

cherry cherryred cherrytree cerise berries fruit drupes snack treat dessert candy garnish flavoring preserves jam

Synonyms by register

Informal

cherries

Literary

ruby gems scarlet jewels blood drops

Antonyms

bitter fruits sour fruits unripe fruits unpleasant fruits unwanted fruits

Common collocations

  • sweet cherries
  • sour cherries
  • wild cherries
  • cherry pie
  • cherry tart
  • cherry jam
  • cherry picking
  • ripe cherries

Word family

noun cherry

Usage note

Cherries are a specific type of fruit. The plural form 'cherries' is used when referring to more than one cherry. It is not typically used metaphorically outside of specific idioms like 'cherry-pick'.

Example sentences

  1. I picked some cherries from the tree.
  2. Cherries are my favorite fruit.
  3. I love to eat cherries with whipped cream.
  4. The cherry pie tasted delicious.
  5. Cherry juice is a refreshing drink.

Quotes

  • Life is like a bowl of cherries, you never know what you're going to get. - Unknown
  • A cherry pie is a great thing to start in the morning. - P.J. O'Rourke
  • I've been 40 years discovering that the queen of all colors was black. - Henri Matisse

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