cher

¹

[ sher; English shair ]

adjective

, French.

1. dear; beloved: used in referring to or addressing a man or boy.

Cher

²

[ shair; French sher ]

noun

1. a river in central France, flowing NW to the Loire River. 220 miles (355 km) long.
2. a department in central France. 2,820 sq. mi. (7,305 sq. km). : Bourges.
3. a female given name.

Cher

/ ʃɛr /

noun

1. a department of central France, in E Centre region. Capital: Bourges. Pop: 312 277 (2003 est). Area: 7304 sq km (2849 sq miles)
2. a river in central France, rising in the Massif Central and flowing northwest to the Loire. Length: 354 km (220 miles)

Example Sentences

With the Lion Awards, Cher said her organization was trying to strike more of a positive note after several months of holding tough conversations about race and violence.

From Washington Post

It’s amazing how quickly he can change from Marilyn Monroe and become Cher with just a new gown and new wig that he has stashed in the closet at the side of the stage.

From Washington Blade

This is a movie about Cher and the world’s loneliest elephant.

From The Daily Beast

It is an unlikely new star vehicle for Cher, the queen of reinvention and longevity, and one that suits her well.

From The Daily Beast

It is a “song for the lonely,” as Cher quite literally sings as the odyssey unfolds.

From The Daily Beast

Like if your all out, totally crazy grandma somehow got access to a Twitter account, and also happened to be Cher.

From The Daily Beast

Honestly, when I posted the video I was not thinking, so maybe I was like Cher!

From The Daily Beast

Cher is still indubitably Cher, and Mariah Carey lives as she sings: big and brightly.

From The Daily Beast

More importantly, Cher Horowitz taught us the importance of reinvention.

From The Daily Beast

Cher Horowitz, Seth Cohen, Regina George, and more offer advice on how to survive the new year.

From The Daily Beast

Born at Sancerre, Cher, about the end of the eighteenth century.

From Project Gutenberg

"Doing the right thing, mon cher," remarked Monpavon, appearing suddenly at his side.

From Project Gutenberg

He occupied several prefectures, among others that of Loir-et-Cher, where he was stationed in 1834.

From Project Gutenberg

The first pictures of cher-rubs and cupids was sculptured upon thim walls and pillars.

From Project Gutenberg

And your cher-rubs was billy-goats in the days of King Solomon, but the painters misconstrued the horns into wings.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• attractive
• beautiful
• charming
• cute
• elegant
• good-looking
• graceful
• handsome
• lovely
• neat
• pleasant