plural cherubs or cherubim
ˈcher-ə-ˌbim 
ˈker-,
also ˈcher-yə-
1
2
plural usually cherubs
a
: a beautiful usually winged child in painting and sculpture
b
: an innocent-looking usually chubby and rosy person
This torrent of arcane football lingo spewed from the lips of a red-haired, freckle-faced cherub …—
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There are also works exclusive to L.A., like a gold medallion adorned with a cherub.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
In one of the main suites, refined stucco and frescoed ceilings with sculpted cherubs and a couple in an embrace are a sentimental nod to the artistry of the 1800s.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
The business shared photos of the cake on Instagram, which featured bells, sugar flowers, white chocolate cherubs and white swan pillars.
—Ilana Frost, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
The ancient site shared more features with the temple described in the Book of Kings than any uncovered before or since, including walls carved in reliefs of lions and cherubs, a courtyard paved in flagstones, a monumental staircase guarded by sphinxes and a multistory hallway.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Sep. 2024
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Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
In one of the main suites, refined stucco and frescoed ceilings with sculpted cherubs and a couple in an embrace are a sentimental nod to the artistry of the 1800s.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
The business shared photos of the cake on Instagram, which featured bells, sugar flowers, white chocolate cherubs and white swan pillars.
—Ilana Frost, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
The ancient site shared more features with the temple described in the Book of Kings than any uncovered before or since, including walls carved in reliefs of lions and cherubs, a courtyard paved in flagstones, a monumental staircase guarded by sphinxes and a multistory hallway.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Cherub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cherub. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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cherub
noun
cher·ub
ˈcher-əb
1
: a painting or drawing of a beautiful child usually with wings
2
: a chubby rosy child
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