sour cherry

American  

noun

1. a cherry, Prunus cerasus, characterized by gray bark and the spreading habit of its branches.

2. the red, tart fruit of this tree, used in making pies and preserves.

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sour cherry British  

noun

1. a Eurasian rosaceous tree, Prunus cerasus, with white flowers: cultivated for its tart red fruits

2. the fruit of this tree Compare sweet cherry See also morello amarelle

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Etymology

Origin of sour cherry

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

A spoonful of jam between the cream layers is never a bad idea — especially something tart, like sour cherry or rhubarb.

From Salon

He came to Azizam, which he described as a restaurant that serves the “Persian dishes that only your mom makes at home,” for backgammon and an albaloo or sour cherry spritz.

From Los Angeles Times

They have a sour cherry with candy floss that is unlike anything I’ve ever had.

From Los Angeles Times

“The most important thing when making cherry pie filling,” Baldwin said, “is to use sour cherries.”

From Salon

This classic cherry pie recipe uses either sour cherries or sweet ones, fresh or frozen.

From New York Times