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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They have a sour cherry with candy floss that is unlike anything I’ve ever had.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2025
In Bloom literally tastes like someone poured a shot of sour cherry juice into a bright, clean lager.
From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 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
With notes of olive, herbs, tea, bramble, and sour cherry, this wine ends with an edge of pleasant bitterness.
From Salon • Sep. 4, 2022
It sounds weird, but it is actually delicious, especially when you drizzle it with sour cherry syrup and lime juice.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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