# cherries

/ˈtʃɛɹiz/ (US) · /tʃˈɛɹɪz/ (UK) · CEFR A1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/cherries
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

small, round, red fruits with a hard stone in the middle. They grow on trees and are often used in desserts or eaten fresh.

For teachers: small, fleshy drupes of the genus Prunus, typically red or blackish in colour. Often used in culinary contexts to refer to both the fruit and the tree.

## Examples

- She bought a bag of fresh cherries at the market.
- The baker decorated the top of the chocolate cake with several bright red cherries.
- While some varieties are prized for their sweetness when eaten raw, sour cherries are more frequently utilised in preserves and pies due to their high acidity.

## Usage notes

- Usually used in the plural form when referring to the fruit as a food item.

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