Word
cherry
Phoneticscher·ry, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtʃɛɹi/
UK/tʃˈɛɹi/
Definitions
01red stone fruit
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
n. a small, round, red or dark red fruit with a stone inside.
n. a small, round stone fruit that is typically bright or dark red, produced by trees of the genus Prunus.
“She picked fresh cherries from the orchard.”
“The dessert was garnished with sweet black cherries simmered in a spiced red wine reduction.”
02coffee fruit
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Cooking
n. the small, red fruit that grows on coffee trees and contains the coffee seeds (beans) inside.
n. the fleshy fruit of the Coffea plant that encases the parchment and seeds (coffee beans).
“Farmers hand-pick each ripe coffee cherry when it turns deep red.”
“Specialty coffee harvesters measure the sugar content of the coffee cherry before picking to ensure optimal cup sweetness.”
Usage
Often used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'cherry tree' or 'cherry blossom'.
Real-World Examples
“Selling coffee as cherry (or the fruit of the coffee plant) has become increasingly popular in certain producing countries.” “The coffee plant produces coffee cherries, and the beans are the seeds inside.” Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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