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 Phoenix scoop shop's available flavors include banana cream pie, black cherry, butter pecan, Oreo cheesecake, French silk pie and raspberry cheesecake chunk.
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Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Today, seltzer water is sold almost everywhere, with brands offering plain and flavored varieties ranging from lime and black cherry to grapefruit and seasonal blends.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
But the color also complements length: Extended black cherry tips give major dark feminine energy.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2025
This whisky was bottled at cask strength of 43.9 percent ABV, and has notes of stone fruit, black cherry, dark chocolate espresso beans, and creme brulee on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
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Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Today, seltzer water is sold almost everywhere, with brands offering plain and flavored varieties ranging from lime and black cherry to grapefruit and seasonal blends.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
But the color also complements length: Extended black cherry tips give major dark feminine energy.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2025
This whisky was bottled at cask strength of 43.9 percent ABV, and has notes of stone fruit, black cherry, dark chocolate espresso beans, and creme brulee on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Black cherry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20cherry. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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