sweet cherry

noun

: a white-flowered Eurasian cherry (Prunus avium) widely grown for its large sweet-flavored fruits

also : its fruit

Examples of sweet cherry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fruit pies highlight the best of every season; from tart and sweet cherry pies in summer to spicy and warm apple pies in fall, there is always a fruit pie recipe that will make the most of seasonal produce. —Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026

The French toast is made with pistachio bread, dipped in batter, griddled and served alongside a sweet cherry sauce and toasted almonds. —Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 1 Apr. 2026

One group was given anthocyanin-rich dark sweet cherry extract before tumors were introduced — while another was given a chemotherapy drug after the tumors developed. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026

Immediately speaking to both high class, service, and history, the sweet cherry cocktail is curated from a recipe the property secretly served during prohibition. —Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1901, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sweet cherry

• askari
• astbury
• azeri
• banbury
• barberry
• blackberry
• blueberry
• canary
• cranberry
• dentary
• dewberry
• dogberry