Cherry Definition & Meaning

cherry
adjective
  1. of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
noun
  1. wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
  2. any of numerous trees and shrubs producing a small fleshy round fruit with a single hard stone; many also produce a valuable hardwood
  3. a red fruit with a single hard stone
  4. a red the color of ripe cherries

"Cherry" in song lyrics

See how cherry is used in real songs:

  • "Ask Halle Berry, who popped her cherry"
    9th Prince — 9th Chamber
  • "In the rap game freak I popped the cherry"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Saafir — Hell's Kitchen
  • "Woke the dead up, yeah I popped her cherry"
    Classified — High School Behavior

Usage tips for "cherry"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cherry" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cherry to find words that pair well.

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