sour cherry

noun

: a widely cultivated cherry (Prunus cerasus) that has a round crown and bright red to almost black soft-fleshed acid fruits
also : the fruit

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Choose from just four sweet-toothed desserts: sticky toffee pudding, vanilla creme brûlée, triple chocolate brownie (with sour cherry ice cream), and chocolate hazelnut sundae; or opt for a selection of Cornish cheeses—complete with a glass of 10-year Tawney Port. Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 But watermelon, sour cherries, and mulberries also contribute to your daily intake. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 7 May 2025 There are two groups of fruiting cherry trees—sweet cherries and sour cherries. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025 The purple team goes for Prairie (including beef, walleye, sour cherries), red for Western (including lamb, hazelnuts, plums), and finally, the green team gets Atlantic (including Snow crab, potatoes, and blueberries). Caroline Framke, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sour cherry

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sour cherry was circa 1884

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“Sour cherry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sour%20cherry. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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sour cherry

noun
: a small cherry tree widely grown for its soft tart bright red to nearly black fruits
also : its fruit

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