peach
/piːtʃ/
adjective
- Of a light pinkish-orange color.
- She wore a peach scarf that matched her earrings.
- The nursery was decorated in peach and mint green.
- He chose a peach tie to go with his gray suit.
verb
- To inform on or betray someone, especially to the authorities.
- The thief peached on his accomplices to get a lighter sentence.
- He was afraid his partner would peach to the police.
- In the old gang, no one ever peached because the punishment was severe.
noun
- A round, juicy fruit with fuzzy yellow-red skin and a large pit, or the tree that produces it.
- The peach tree in our backyard is full of blossoms this spring.
- I bought a basket of fresh peaches at the farmers' market.
- She bit into a ripe peach and the sweet juice ran down her chin.
- A light pinkish-orange color.
- The sunset turned the sky a beautiful peach color.
- The bridesmaids wore dresses in shades of peach and cream.
- She painted her bedroom walls a soft peach.
- A person or thing that is very pleasing, attractive, or excellent.
- Their new house is an absolute peach with a lovely garden.
- Thanks for helping me move — you're a real peach!
- That old car is a peach; it runs perfectly.