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Definition of cherry blossom
cherry blossom
Plural:cherry blossoms
• noun
1
The delicate pink or white flower of a cherry tree, particularly the Japanese cherry (Prunus serrulata), celebrated for its fleeting beauty and cultural significance during the spring season.
Example
"Every spring, thousands of visitors gather around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., to admire the blooming cherry blossoms."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cherry blossom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cherry%20blossom