1. plural of cherub; angelic beings described in religious texts as having wings and serving God
Usage: biblical; religious
2. plural of cherub; representations of winged child-like figures in art
Usage: art; sculpture

Examples

• The cherubim guarded the entrance to the Garden of Eden.
• Biblical descriptions of cherubim differ from popular depictions.
• The cathedral ceiling featured painted cherubim with golden wings.
• Ancient texts describe cherubim as powerful heavenly beings.
• Renaissance artists often depicted cherubim as chubby children.
• The ark of the covenant was topped with golden cherubim.