cherry red

noun

1. a bright red; cherry.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cherry red¹

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

Cherry-red polish glints on her nails, and a gold ring encircles her middle toe.

From The Daily Beast

They went for the windows, and the windows dissolved and rained cherry-red wet glass on them.

From Project Gutenberg

Brighter than bright cherry-red, its richness of colour was as if it were red builded upon red.

From Project Gutenberg

If boric acid either free or combined is present, the turmeric paper will be turned to a cherry-red color.

From Project Gutenberg

If turmeric is present, a cherry-red color will appear when the filter paper is dry.

From Project Gutenberg

If a bright cherry-red color forms where the two liquids meet, either benzoic acid or saccharin is present.

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