sour cherry
Americannoun
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a cherry, Prunus cerasus, characterized by gray bark and the spreading habit of its branches.
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the red, tart fruit of this tree, used in making pies and preserves.
noun
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a Eurasian rosaceous tree, Prunus cerasus, with white flowers: cultivated for its tart red fruits
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the fruit of this tree Compare sweet cherry See also morello amarelle
Etymology
Origin of sour cherry
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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A spoonful of jam between the cream layers is never a bad idea — especially something tart, like sour cherry or rhubarb.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2025
They have a sour cherry with candy floss that is unlike anything I’ve ever had.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2025
Pay attention to the Valrhona chocolate tart, though, set in a thin and buttery pastry shell and enhanced with a lovely scoop of sour cherry ice cream.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 27, 2023
Top with a second cake layer and then spread the apricot or sour cherry preserves on top, leaving 1/2-inch border uncovered along the perimeter.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 19, 2022
He added a generous dollop of sour cherry jam to his glass, but I was inclined to drink mine unflavored, with only a cube of sugar to sweeten it.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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