the fruit of any of various trees belonging to the genus Prunus, of the rose family, consisting of a pulpy, globular drupe enclosing a one-seeded smooth stone.

the tree bearing such a fruit.

the wood of such a tree.

any of various fruits or plants resembling the cherry.

bright red; cerise.

Slang

Often Vulgar

the hymen.

the state of virginity.

Slang .

something new or unused.

a novice.

Underworld Slang . a first offender.

Bowling . the striking down of only the forward pin or pins in attempting to make a spare.

bright-red; cerise.

(of food and beverages) made with or containing cherries or cherrylike flavoring

cherry pie; cherry soda.

(of furniture, woodwork, etc.) made of or covered or decorated with wood from the cherry tree.

Slang

Often Vulgar being a virgin.

Slang .

new or unused

a three-year-old car in cherry condition.

inexperienced; being an innocent novice.

adjective

blooming , blushing , bright red , cerise , claret , crimson , dark red , erubescent , incarnadine , reddish , rosy , rubescent , rubicund , ruddy