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Peaches

Verb / 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

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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.

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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