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

At Punch Bowl Social (65 Broadway, Denver), an eatertainment spot, dirty sodas have earned a permanent spot on the menu, including a Dirty Cherry Cola ($7) with cold foam and a black cherry syrup or an alcoholic version with Jack Daniels for $12. —Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026

Their 2020 Clos Nouveau has enticing aromas of rose petals and crushed violet flowers, red raspberry, and black cherry. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026

Below, discover 26 dark winter nail looks to get inspired by this season, from classic black cherry to moody denim and dirty martini green manicures. —Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026

He can be seen digging into a pint of Graeter's black cherry chocolate chip ice cream. —Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 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