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

Their 2022 Bullnose Syrah is inky purple in the glass with aromas of violet, black cherry, and cherry cola. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 1 May 2026

The chain’s other summer offerings include black cherry Refreshers, a Dirty Soda, a new take on frozen coffee and a fruit punch doughnut. —Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026

On April 29, the donut chain debuted four new Refreshers featuring black cherry combined with invigorating limeade and sweet cold foam. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026

Lucchese had American alligator cowboy boots in a shade called black cherry for sale for $17,000. —Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026

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