cherry tomato

noun

plural cherry tomatoes

: a small globose red or orange tomato borne in long dense clusters

also : a tropical American plant (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) bearing cherry tomatoes

Examples of cherry tomato in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Spread the gnocchi, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chickpeas on the pan. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

While the chicken marinates, make a summery pearl couscous salad with charred corn, cherry tomatoes, lemon, and basil. — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026

For a taste of their best riffing, try the Wild Marinara that pairs semi-dry cherry tomatoes with taggiasche olives, Cetara anchovy filets, and wild garlic pesto. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026

Take this spread to the next level by adding quinoa and in-season cherry tomatoes on top—then, dip away. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cherry tomato

• archipelago
• duodecimo
• impresario
• pianissimo
• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo