cherry
UK: ˈtʃeri | US: ˈtʃeri
n. 1. A small, round, typically red or black fruit with a stone.
n. 2. The tree that bears this fruit.
n. 3. A bright red color resembling the fruit.
The word "cherry" traces back to the Old Northern French cherise, derived from the Late Latin ceresia, which itself originated from the Greek kerasos (referring to the cherry tree). The modern spelling "cherry" emerged in Middle English after the singular form was reinterpreted from the plural cherise (mistakenly assumed to be plural due to the "-s" ending). The Greek root kerasos likely reflects the ancient cultivation of cherries in the region of Cerasus (modern-day Giresun, Turkey), a historical hub for cherry production.
She picked a ripe cherry from the tree.
The dessert was topped with fresh cherries.
His car is painted a vibrant cherry red.
Cherry blossoms signal the arrival of spring in Japan.
The cocktail was garnished with a maraschino cherry.