black cherry

noun

1
: a large cherry (Prunus serotina) of eastern and central North America having drooping clusters of small white flowers and astringent black or dark purple fruits
also : the fruit
2
: the strong reddish-brown wood of the black cherry used especially for cabinetwork

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The wine features aromas of black cherry, anise, licorice, cedar, and aromatic Mediterranean herbs. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025 Opulent tannins and vivid acidity ply the palate alongside purple plum, black cherry, cocoa powder, and sage. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 13 July 2025 This hair and body mist does just that with notes of black cherry, lime blossom ,and oud (a woodsy scent). Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 July 2025 Aromas of black cherries, bacon, raspberries, sea salt, cassis, mocha, fudge and caramel. Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for black cherry

Word History

First Known Use

1720, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of black cherry was in 1720

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“Black cherry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20cherry. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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