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 There is a soft floral note on the palate mingling with flavors of black cherry, Mission fig, brown baking spices, and milk chocolate. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024 Bright, medium-deep purple; the aromas are quite lovely, with notes of black plum, black cherry, baking chocolate and sweet oak. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 The colorful cans come in four decidedly unoriginal, Spindrift-esque flavors: lime, grapefruit, peach, and black cherry. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 8 Mar. 2024 Strong aromas of succulent dark fruit including black cherries, black berries, earth and eucalyptus. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 And the monochromatic color palette didn't end there, either; her dress was also a deep black cherry color. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 Jan. 2024 The 2017 vintage is ruby garnet in color with aromas of black cherries, forest floor, and black-plum confiture. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2023 Good on you, Kimberlee! Merlot 2021 (Napa Valley) - Bright, medium deep ruby red; aromas of black cherry, black plum, purple orchid and a hint of clove. Tom Hyland, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024 Black and vampy shades like deep burgundy and black cherry are popular picks for red carpet events, as evidenced by Kardashian and Selena Gomez, among others. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 26 Jan. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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