What is another word for cherry?

Common synonyms for cherry include cherrytree, ruddy, reddish, crimson, carmine.

What is the opposite of cherry?

Antonyms of cherry include bitter, sour, unripe, tart, unpleasant.

Synonyms for

Cherry

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

Definition

a small, round, red fruit with a hard seed inside

Synonyms & similar words

cherrytree ruddy reddish crimson carmine bloodred scarlet red ruby cerise rubyred cherryred maraschino fruit berry cerise crimson ruby scarlet blood-red rosy reddish

Synonyms by register

Informal

gem prize sweetheart

Literary

ruby jewel crimson orb

Antonyms

bitter sour unripe tart unpleasant disappointing

Common collocations

ripe cherry
sweet cherry
sour cherry
cherry pie
cherry red
cherry blossom
cherry picking
wild cherry

Word family

noun cherry

adjective cherry-red

Usage note

While 'cherry' can refer to the fruit, it's often used figuratively to mean something excellent or desirable. 'Cherry-picking' refers to selecting only the best items.