cherrywood
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4.2
- adjective
- /ˈʧɛriˌwʊd/
- The designer recommended a cherrywood stain for the new dining table to add warmth to the room.
Examples
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We chose a cherrywood finish for the cabinets.
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This cherrywood stain really enhances the grain.
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They painted the doors in a cherrywood shade to match the antique furniture.
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Her favorite bookshelf was finished in a rich cherrywood color that complemented the decor.
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The designer recommended a cherrywood stain for the new dining table to add warmth to the room.
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They painted the doors in a cherrywood shade to match the antique furniture.
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Her favorite bookshelf was finished in a rich cherrywood color that complemented the decor.
Synonyms
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1.0
Having a medium to dark color like wood or tanned skin
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2.1
A brown color with a hint of red
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4.4
A deep reddish-brown color like wood from a tropical tree
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A brown color with a touch of red
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A reddish brown color like rust
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A brown color with a red tint like old metal left outside
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5.1
A deep brown color with a red tint like dark wood
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A deep reddish-brown color like the wood used in furniture
A warm reddish-brown paint or stain used to finish wood
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Etymology
Cherrywood as an adjective takes the same parts cherry ('the fruit and the tree') and wood ('timber') to describe a warm reddish-brown color like the polished wood of a cherry tree, so a 'cherrywood' stain or finish gives furniture that rich tone.