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peach

[piːtʃ]

peach Definition

  • 1a round fruit with juicy yellow flesh and pinkish-yellow skin that is fuzzy to the touch
  • 2a very attractive or desirable person, especially a woman

Using peach: Examples

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

  • Example

    She bit into the juicy peach and savored its sweetness.

  • Example

    The farmer's market had a variety of peaches and nectarines for sale.

  • Example

    He thought she was a real peach, with her bright smile and sparkling eyes.

  • Example

    The new sports car was a real peach, with its sleek lines and powerful engine.

peach Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with peach

  • peaches and cream

    used to describe a smooth complexion, especially on a woman's face

    Example

    Her skin was like peaches and cream, without a blemish or wrinkle.

  • in peachy condition

    in excellent or perfect condition

    Example

    After the restoration, the antique car was in peachy condition.

  • an excellent or advantageous deal

    Example

    The sale price on the house was a peach of a deal, so they decided to buy it.

Origins of peach

from Middle English 'peche', from Old French 'pesche', from medieval Latin 'pessica', variant of 'persica', from Latin 'Persicum (malum)', 'Persian (fruit)'

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Summary: peach in Brief

A 'peach' [piːtʃ] is a round fruit with juicy yellow flesh and pinkish-yellow skin that is fuzzy to the touch. It can also refer to an attractive or desirable person, especially a woman, as in 'He thought she was a real peach.' Phrases like 'peaches and cream' describe a smooth complexion, while 'a peach of a deal' means an excellent or advantageous deal.

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