maraschino
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of maraschino
From Italian, dating back to 1785–95; see origin at marasca, -ine 1
Vocabulary lists containing maraschino
Example Sentences
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On the walk over, we finished our last cocktails and were arguing about who got to eat the maraschino cherries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 9, 2026
It also has been used in toaster pastries, maraschino cherries, and some sodas and fruit-flavoured drinks.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2025
As someone who recoils at the mere thought of candied peel or maraschino cherries, I too have reflexively avoided fruitcake for most of my life.
From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2023
Luxardo maraschino liqueur and Pierre Ferrand dry Curaçao round out the drink.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 12, 2023
Hedge opened a jar of maraschino cherries and chugged them down.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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