Synonyms

cerise

American

[suh-rees, -reez] / səˈris, -ˈriz /

adjective

moderate to deep red.

cerise British

/ -ˈriːs, səˈriːz /

noun

1. a moderate to dark red colour
2. ( as adjective )
  
  a cerise scarf

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Etymology

Origin of cerise

From French, dating back to 1855–60; see origin at cherry

Vocabulary lists containing cerise

Red

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Example Sentences

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“This is what he did for years of practice and teaching and research,” said Dr. Fred Cerise, who worked alongside Cassidy in the 1990s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Since that visit in 2017, Langhorne has opened Petite Cerise and The Dabney Cellar, and has continued to operate The Dabney, which retains its star from the Michelin Guide.

From Salon • Jul. 16, 2024

For Clair Saxa Cerise, Christmas came in two forms this year.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2023

“Test-to-treat will be very difficult for uninsured individuals,” predicted Cerise, president and CEO of the system.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2022

But Madame Cerise returned her scrutiny with a wholly impassive expression.

From Aunt Jane's Nieces in Society by Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank)

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