maraschino

[ˌmærəˈskiːnoʊ]

maraschino Definition

• 1. a sweet liqueur made from marasca cherries
• 2. a cherry preserved in maraschino liqueur
• 3. a type of cherry with firm flesh and a very sweet taste

Using maraschino: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "maraschino" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He ordered a maraschino cocktail at the bar.

• Example

  The cake was decorated with maraschino cherries.

• Example

  Maraschino is a popular ingredient in many desserts.

maraschino Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for maraschino

• cherry liqueur
• maraschino cherry

Phrases with maraschino

• maraschino cherry

  a cherry that has been soaked in maraschino liqueur and then dyed red

  Example

  The sundae was topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.

• maraschino liqueur

  a sweet, clear liqueur made from marasca cherries

  Example

  The bartender used maraschino liqueur to make the cocktail.

• maraschino syrup

  a sweet syrup made from maraschino cherries

  Example

  The ice cream sundae was drizzled with maraschino syrup.

Origins of maraschino

from Italian 'marasca', a type of cherry

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Summary: maraschino in Brief

The term 'maraschino' [ˌmærəˈskiːnoʊ] refers to a sweet liqueur made from marasca cherries, a cherry preserved in maraschino liqueur, and a type of cherry with firm flesh and a very sweet taste. It is commonly used as an ingredient in cocktails and desserts, and is often associated with the bright red maraschino cherry.