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 pepper and gorse and semi spicy flavors of black cherries, elicriso and red plums. —Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025

Their Deviate 2022 Pinot Noir has aromas of Oolong tea, eucalyptus, cherry, and red plum with smooth tannins and flavors of cranberry, black cherry, and a touch of cinnamon in the finish. —Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025

Expect waves of dark berries, like blackberry jam and black cherry, with a soft, sweet finish laced with vanilla and mocha. —Emily Price, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025

Up against her nude sandal, the pedicure appears to be a black cherry red, leaning into the unexpectedly moody polish trends dominating Spring 2025. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 May 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