Meaning & use
cerise
A strong, deep pinkish-red color, similar to that of a ripe cherry.
See it in a sentence
She wore a cerise scarf that stood out brightly against her gray coat.
The designer's new collection featured bold cerise accents on otherwise neutral fabrics.
A note on using this word
Cerise comes from the French word for 'cherry' and is used mainly in fashion and design contexts.
Words with a similar meaning
cherry-red
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Having a strong, deep pinkish-red color.
The walls of the boutique were painted a striking cerise pink.
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