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

Examples of black cherry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bold aromas of black cherry, espresso bean, and nutmeg give way to sublime flavors of cassis, charcuterie, and freshly ground nutmeg wrapped in a sheath of feathery tannins. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 June 2026

Plum syrup, treacle and warmed heather honey lead the way before giving way to black cherries, mocha and brandied orchard fruits. —Emily Price, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

The two most popular fillings are pastry cream and jam made from the region’s Itxassou black cherries, but don’t just try one. —Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 June 2026

Celebrity nail artist Julie Kandalec painted Emily Blunt’s short, square nails an inky shade of purple for the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2027 show, while Charli XCX wore a short, black cherry manicure by artist Naomi Yasuda to the 2026 Met Gala. —Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1720, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for black cherry

• askari
• astbury
• azeri
• banbury
• barberry
• blackberry
• blueberry
• canary
• cranberry
• dentary
• dewberry
• dogberry