Sign of the Day for Wednesday, July 16, 2025

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July 16th is National Cherry Day.

CHERRY

(as in "the fruit")

What is being signed (English Meaning)

CHERRY (as in "the fruit")


Sign Type
  • ASL

Sign Description

Non-dominant hand in the 1 Handshape, palm facing your body, index finger pointing straight toward the dominant side. Dominant hand in the O Handshape, palm facing the non-dominant hand. The fingertips of the dominant hand touch the tip of the non-dominant index finger and twists forward.


Memory Aid

Think of the stem of a cherry being long, which is why it is signed on your index finger.


This Sign is Used to Say (Sign Synonyms)

Example of Usage
English Sentence

My grandma bakes cherry pie for my birthday.

ASL Gloss

FOR MY BIRTHDAY CHERRY PIE MY GRANDMA BAKES.


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