cherry tomato
noun
: a small globose red or orange tomato borne in long dense clusters
also
: a tropical American plant (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) bearing cherry tomatoes
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But cherry tomato plants still grow wild, requiring regular pruning and tying.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
Tidy Treats, a compact, dwarf hybrid cherry tomato, is a great indeterminate option for containers.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
Garnish with a cherry tomato on the rim or a pick.
—John Kell, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Try Flavorful Heirloom Varieties Heirloom cherry tomato varieties are prized for their flavor and thin skins.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
Tidy Treats, a compact, dwarf hybrid cherry tomato, is a great indeterminate option for containers.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 7 June 2026
Garnish with a cherry tomato on the rim or a pick.
—John Kell, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
Try Flavorful Heirloom Varieties Heirloom cherry tomato varieties are prized for their flavor and thin skins.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cherry tomato
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“Cherry tomato.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cherry%20tomato. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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