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

Aromas of black cherries, bacon, raspberries, sea salt, cassis, mocha, fudge and caramel. —Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025

Gorgeous plush tannins and an inspiring vein of acidity support raspberry, black cherry, vanilla, bay leaf, and lavender flavors that tease the side palate and linger into a satisfying finish. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 6 July 2025

For a similar near-black shade, try OPI's legendary deep, velvety purple-black Lincoln Park After Dark or Côte Beauty's lush black cherry shade Merlot. —Allure, 30 June 2025

Christopher Cellars 2023 zinfandel and petite syrah blend rounds out the list with black cherry notes and a medium finish. —Irene Adeline Milanez, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025

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