cherry

• Décrit une couleur rouge vif semblable à celle des cerises, ou quelque chose d'agréable et d'attrayant.

Describes a bright red color, or something that is pleasing or attractive.

1. A2formal

   Of a bright red color, similar to that of a ripe cherry.

   rouge cerise

   • She wore a cherry dress to the party.
   • The car was painted a glossy cherry red.
   • He bought a cherry scarf to match his coat.

   Synonymescardinalcerisecherry-redcrimsonruby-redscarlet

• Nom désignant un petit fruit rond et charnu, à une seule graine dure (noyau), généralement rouge ou noir à maturité, ainsi que l'arbre ou l'arbuste qui le produit, et le bois de ces arbres.

A noun referring to a small, round, fleshy fruit with a single hard stone, typically red or black when ripe, as well as the tree or shrub that produces it, and the wood from such trees.

1. A1formal

   A small, round, fleshy fruit that is typically red or black, containing a single hard stone (pit).

   Cerise (fruit)

   • She ate a bowl of fresh cherries for dessert.
   • The cherry tree in the garden is full of ripe fruit.
   • He added some cherries to the cocktail.

2. Tree or shrubB1formal

   Any of numerous trees and shrubs that produce this fruit; many also yield a valuable hardwood.

   Cerisier

   • The cherry in the backyard is over a hundred years old.
   • Cherry trees bloom beautifully in the spring.
   • They planted several cherry shrubs along the fence.

   Synonymescherry tree

3. B2formal

   The wood of any of various cherry trees, especially the black cherry, valued for its fine grain and color.

   bois de cerisier

   • The cabinet was made from solid cherry wood.
   • Cherry is a popular choice for high-end furniture.
   • The dark cherry finish gave the table a rich look.

4. A2informal

   A bright red color resembling that of ripe cherries.

   rouge cerise

   • She painted her lips a deep cherry red.
   • The car was a shiny cherry color.
   • He wore a cherry-colored tie to the party.

   Synonymescerisecherry red