peach
1the subacid, juicy, drupaceous fruit of a tree, Prunus persica, of the rose family.
the tree itself, cultivated in temperate climates.
a light pinkish yellow, as of a peach.
Informal. a person or thing that is especially attractive, liked, or enjoyed.
made or cooked with peaches or a flavor like that of a peach: peach pie.
of the color peach.
Origin of peach
1Other words from peach
- peach·like, adjective
Other definitions for peach (2 of 2)
to inform against an accomplice or associate.
to inform against; betray.
Origin of peach
2Other words from peach
- peach·er, noun
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How to use peach in a sentence
Peacher's friends, too, if they reported to him any loss were merely told to wait a little for the stolen article.
The Strange Story of Harper's Ferry | Joseph BarryWhen he reached Peacher's gate, he climbed one of the posts and rested his load on the fence nearby.
The Strange Story of Harper's Ferry | Joseph BarryIn a few days a man was seen to approach Peacher's place early in the morning afoot and carrying an apparently heavy load.
The Strange Story of Harper's Ferry | Joseph BarryPeacher soon discovered the loss but, as usual, he "lay low" and waited for the certain issue.
The Strange Story of Harper's Ferry | Joseph Barry
British Dictionary definitions for peach (1 of 2)
/ (piːtʃ) /
a small rosaceous tree, Prunus persica, with pink flowers and rounded edible fruit: cultivated in temperate regions: See also nectarine (def. 1)
the soft juicy fruit of this tree, which has a downy reddish-yellow skin, yellowish-orange sweet flesh, and a single stone: See also nectarine (def. 2)
a pinkish-yellow to orange colour
(as adjective): a peach dress
informal a person or thing that is especially pleasing
Origin of peach
1British Dictionary definitions for peach (2 of 2)
/ (piːtʃ) /
(intr except in obsolete uses) slang to inform against an accomplice
Origin of peach
2Derived forms of peach
- peacher, noun
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