sweet cherry

American  

noun

1. a cherry tree, Prunus avium, characterized by reddish-brown bark and a pyramidal manner of growth.

2. the red, purplish-black, or yellow, edible, sweet fruit of this tree.

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sweet cherry British  

noun

1. either of two types of cherry tree that are cultivated for their red edible sweet fruit, the gean having tender-fleshed fruit, the bigarreau having firm-fleshed fruit

2. the fruit of any of these trees See also heart cherry

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Etymology

Origin of sweet cherry

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

This subtly sweet cherry dish is perfect for date night or as a quick breakfast pancake.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2023

Nothing complex here, just the wonderful, quintessential combination of sweet cherry fruit tempered by a bit of bitterness and acidity found in so many Italian reds.

From New York Times • Apr. 18, 2019

The sweet cherry mixes with floral flavors, including elderflower and hibiscus, while the effervescence gives it the feeling of sparkling wine.

From Washington Post • Mar. 23, 2018

But tart and sweet cherry crops are lighter than last season, Shane said, because of a cool spell of spring weather during the pollination period.

From Washington Times • Jun. 30, 2016

The smell of sweet cherry filled the air.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez