Cherry has 9 different meanings across 3 categories:
Noun · Adjective · Proper Noun
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
"The antique furniture maker selected a slab of cherry for the table's top because its rich, reddish-brown grain would darken beautifully over time."
any of numerous trees and shrubs producing a small fleshy round fruit with a single hard stone; many also produce a valuable hardwood
"The old orchard is full of cherry trees that yield sweet, red fruit in the spring."
a red fruit with a single hard stone
"She carefully picked a sweet cherry from the bowl and popped it into her mouth."
a red the color of ripe cherries
"The sunset painted the sky in deep cherry tones that matched the summer fruit perfectly."
A small fruit, usually red, black or yellow, with a smooth hard seed and a short hard stem.
"After years of supporting the team from the stands, Sarah finally got to meet her favorite local cherry at the pre-season training session."
someone connected with AFC Bournemouth, as a fan, player, coach etc.
In plain English: A cherry is a small, round fruit with red skin and sweet juice that grows on trees.
"We picked fresh cherries from the tree in the backyard."
Usage: In everyday English, a cherry is the small red or yellow fruit that grows on trees, not a person associated with a football club. Use this word to describe the edible produce when referring to its taste, color, or use in food and drink.
Containing or having the taste of cherries.
"The fresh peach cobbler had a distinct cherry flavor that surprised everyone at dinner."
In plain English: Cherry means something that is perfect, fresh, and just right.
"She bought a cherry pie for dessert."
Usage: Use "cherry" to describe something that has the distinct flavor or color of cherries, such as cherry pie or cherry wood. Avoid using it for objects that merely resemble the fruit in shape unless they also possess its specific taste or deep red hue.
A female given name from English, a pet form of Charity, also interpreted as a flower name.
"My neighbor introduced her new puppy to us by saying its name was Cherry, which she explained is actually a nickname for the dog's previous owner named Charity."
The word "cherry" comes from the Ancient Greek kerásion, which originally referred to the fruit of the bird cherry tree. It traveled into English through Middle English and Anglo-Norman before settling into its current form.