peach
A peach is a round, sweet fruit with soft, fuzzy skin and a large hard seed in the middle. It is usually orange or yellow and is commonly eaten fresh or used in desserts during the summer.
Examples
3 of 5I ate a fresh peach for breakfast this morning.
I ate a fresh peach for breakfast this morning.
The agricultural report indicates a high yield for the peach crop this season.
The agricultural report indicates a high yield for the peach crop this season.
This peach is so juicy, it's dripping down my chin!
This peach is so juicy, it's dripping down my chin!
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
A peach is fuzzy like a bear, but sweet like a pear.
Quick Quiz
She picked a ripe ____ from the tree and took a big bite.
Correct!
The correct answer is: peach
Examples
I ate a fresh peach for breakfast this morning.
everydayI ate a fresh peach for breakfast this morning.
The agricultural report indicates a high yield for the peach crop this season.
formalThe agricultural report indicates a high yield for the peach crop this season.
This peach is so juicy, it's dripping down my chin!
informalThis peach is so juicy, it's dripping down my chin!
Prunus persica, the botanical name for the peach, belongs to the family Rosaceae.
academicPrunus persica, the botanical name for the peach, belongs to the family Rosaceae.
Our company specializes in the global export of premium canned peaches.
businessOur company specializes in the global export of premium canned peaches.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
everything is peachy
everything is going very well
peaches and cream
a perfect or very pleasant situation
a real peach
a person or thing that is very nice or helpful
Often Confused With
Beach refers to the sandy area by the ocean, while peach is a fruit.
Pitch refers to the frequency of a sound or throwing a ball, while peach is a fruit.
Usage Notes
The word peach can be used to describe both the fruit and a light orange-pink color. In informal English, 'peachy' is often used to mean 'excellent' or 'fine'.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse the pronunciation of peach with beach; remember that peach starts with a 'p' sound like 'pear'.
Memory Tip
A peach is fuzzy like a bear, but sweet like a pear.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'persicum', which literally means 'Persian apple'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many East Asian cultures, peaches are symbols of immortality, longevity, and good luck.
Quick Quiz
She picked a ripe ____ from the tree and took a big bite.
Correct!
The correct answer is: peach
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