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

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 • Jun. 22, 2025

This is a simple, easy-drinking witbier — pillowy soft, gently spiced — with sour cherry juice from the NoMa brewery.

From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2023

Enjoy a soak in a Ukrainian-style wood-fired hot tub, then feast on a steaming bowl of borscht or a platter of sour cherry dumplings.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2022

To conclude your candle lit feast, get two spoons for the Waialua chocolate lava cake with sour cherry compote and house-made Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream.

From Fox News • Feb. 13, 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