sour cherry

noun

: a widely cultivated cherry (Prunus cerasus) that has a round crown and bright red to almost black soft-fleshed acid fruits
also : the fruit

Examples of sour cherry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This sparkler is zesty and fresh with ripe sour cherry notes and a hint of spice. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 Granada emphasizes the pithy-tart sweetness of a pomegranate (almost reminiscent of a sour cherry hard candy) to remind imbibers how the popular winter fruit deserves more of a spot on their seasonal table. Jillian Dara, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 In keeping with the focus on wellness, a full menu of non-alcoholic drinks is also available, including drinks made with sour cherries, cold brew, yuzu, orange, and cinnamon. Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024 Take sour cherry sour cream soup, a traditional Hungarian recipe specialty. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sour cherry 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sour cherry was circa 1884

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“Sour cherry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sour%20cherry. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

sour cherry

noun
: a small cherry tree widely grown for its soft tart bright red to nearly black fruits
also : its fruit

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