Synonyms for

Peaches

Noun / ˈpi:tʃʌz / / ˈpi:tʃɪz / Another word for peaches — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a round fruit with soft, sweet, juicy, yellow or pink flesh, a fuzzy skin, and a large, rough stone in the middle

Synonyms & similar words

peach sweetheart knockout mantrap lulu dish blab tattle apricot sing looker talk beauty babble ravisher stunner smasher nectarines apricots plums cherries berries apples oranges grapes mangoes pineapples watermelons melon kiwis papayas figs pears quinces guavas lychees

Synonyms by register

Informal

sweetie honey darling sweetheart

Literary

nectar ambrosia

Antonyms

bitterness sourness disappointment hardship difficulty trouble

Common collocations

  • peaches and cream
  • a real peach
  • peaches n' cream
  • juicy peaches
  • ripe peaches
  • canned peaches
  • peach cobbler
  • peach pie

Word family

noun peach
adjective peachy

Usage note

As a term of endearment, 'peaches' is informal and typically used for women or children. It can also refer to the fruit.

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Example sentences

  1. My mom bought a basket of peaches from the farmer's market.
  2. I like to make peach cobbler for dessert.
  3. The fruit salad had a mix of peaches, apples, and grapes.
  4. I ate a juicy peach for breakfast this morning.
  5. The peach tree in our backyard is blooming.

Quotes

  • 'Life is better than death, I believe, if only because it is less boring, and because it has peaches in it.' - Alice Walker
  • 'The peach was once a bitter almond; cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.' - Mark Twain
  • 'I'm a little peach and I'm darn cute.' - Jennifer Garner

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