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Cherrywood - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Cherrywood is a type of hardwood from cherry trees, known for its rich reddish-brown color and smooth grain. It is commonly used in furniture, cabinetry, and decorative woodworking.

cherrywood

/ˈtʃɛriˌwʊd/ /ˈtʃɛriˌwʊd/

Definition:

A reddish-brown wood from cherry trees, used in furniture and cabinetry.

Synonyms:

cherry timber, fruitwood, hardwood

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

softwood, pinewood

Common Collocations:

cherrywood table, cherrywood cabinet, cherrywood flooring

Derivatives:

cherrywoods (plural), cherrywooded (adjective)

Usage Tips:

Use "cherrywood" to describe the material, not the tree itself—e.g., "cherrywood desk."

Common Phrases:

smooth as cherrywood, rich as cherrywood, warm like cherrywood

Etymology:

Derived from "cherry" (fruit tree) + "wood," referring to its timber since the 17th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The carpenter sanded the cherrywood until it gleamed.
  • 2. Her new bookshelf is made of polished cherrywood.
  • 3. Cherrywood adds a warm tone to any room.
  • 4. They chose cherrywood for the dining table’s durability.

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