Cherry/ˈtʃeri/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Color Variations Remember that cherries can be red or yellow, so don't always imagine them as red. Yellow cherries are also sweet like the red ones. Pro Tip 2/3Edible Context Cherries are often associated with desserts, like pies, and are eaten fresh. After dinner, we enjoyed a delicious homemade cherry cobbler. Pro Tip 3/3Seasonal Fruit Cherries are seasonal, with peak availability in summer in many places. Let's go cherry picking this June!