cherry tomato
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of cherry tomato
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Example Sentences
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A cherry tomato plant that you fuss over like a pet.
From Salon ● Dec. 20, 2025
Watching a cherry tomato turn from a tiny green bud to a juicy red treat on the vine fosters an appreciation for fresh produce and the effort that goes into growing food.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 3, 2024
“There are no protective shelters in the fields. It’s a wide open area,” said Tal Nachum, who owns a cherry tomato farm three miles from the Gaza border.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2023
It’s one of life’s simple pleasures to inhale the intoxicating aroma of fresh basil, or to bite into a ripe cherry tomato just plucked from the vine and bursting with earthy sweetness and flavor.
From National Geographic ● Sep. 5, 2023
The miller’s face turned a deeper red than his cherry tomato tunic.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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