cherry blossom — the delicate pink or white flowers of a cherry tree
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the delicate pink or white flowers of a cherry tree
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃeri ˈblɑsəm/
Example Sentences
- My Instagram is full of cherry blossom photos, but I only took selfies and forgot the actual flowers.
- Cherry blossom season in Japan attracts millions of tourists every year.
- The gentle breeze scattered cherry blossom petals across the pathway.
cherry blossom
NOUN[/ˈtʃeri ˈblɑsəm/]
the delicate pink or white flowers of a cherry tree
the delicate pink or white flowers of a cherry tree
Under cherry blossom so awesome, sits a wondering little possum!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Cherry derives from Latin cerasus, referring to the cherry tree, which itself came from Greek through trade routes. Blossom originates from Old English blostm, meaning flower or bloom. The compound term cherry blossom gained widespread use in English as Japanese sakura culture became known to Western audiences during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Breakdown
Cherry (from Latin cerasus, the cherry tree) + blossom (from Old English blostm, meaning flower). The phrase combines two distinct etymological roots to describe the flowering stage of cherry trees.
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📝Examples
“My Instagram is full of cherry blossom photos, but I only took selfies and forgot the actual flowers.”
“Cherry blossom season in Japan attracts millions of tourists every year.”
“The gentle breeze scattered cherry blossom petals across the pathway.”
“He proposed under the cherry blossom tree, hoping the romantic setting would guarantee a 'yes'.”
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