cherub – A type of angel shown as a young child with small wings

(Pronounced cheh-ruhb)

To remember the definition of the word cherub, use the following mnemonic:

Chairs rub (cherub) against your wings when you're a young angel. 

Examples of cherub in a sentence

The ornate frame had cherubs and flowers carved into it. 

The boy dressed up as a cherub for Halloween. 

The cherub couldn't fly very fast with his small wings.