"Cherry" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Cherry" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Cherry" Meaning

A cherry is a small, round stone fruit that is typically red or yellow when ripe. It is often eaten fresh or used in cooking and baking, and is a popular flavor in everything from soda to ice cream.

"Cherry" Examples

Usage Examples of "Cherry"


1. Fruit

She picked a few ripe cherries from the tree and put them in a bowl.

2. Preferential Treatment

The new employee felt like he was getting the benefit of the doubt, or the cherry on top, when his boss gave him a chance to redeem himself on a project.

3. Symbolic of Something

The trophy was the cherry on top of a successful athletic season for the team.

4. Small or Minute

Cherry-pick the most enthusiastic participants for the focus group to get valuable feedback.

5. Slang for Excellent or Outstanding

The new movie was the cherry, receiving rave reviews from critics and audiences alike.

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Note: These examples are in American English usage.

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