1. Plural of cherubim; celestial beings depicted in religious art and theology as beautiful, innocent, or divine figures, often shown with wings.
Usage: archaic or biblical plural form; cherubim is the standard modern plural of cherub

Examples

• The cathedral ceiling was painted with cherubims gazing down from the clouds.
• In medieval manuscripts, cherubims were often depicted with multiple wings and halos.
• The choir sang hymns beneath images of cherubims adorning the church walls.
• Renaissance artists frequently portrayed cherubims as chubby, winged infants.
• The altarpiece featured golden cherubims surrounding the central religious figure.