sweet cherry

noun

: a white-flowered Eurasian cherry (Prunus avium) widely grown for its large sweet-flavored fruits
also : its fruit

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Rich and smoky salmon pairs well with sweet cherry tomatoes, and serving with brown rice or quinoa rounds out a nutritious meal. — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 1 May 2026 When these sweet cherry and grape tomatoes burst, their delicious juices help make this pasta sauce extra tasty. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 June 2026 Like pawpaw, sweet cherry trees can be difficult to pollinate. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026 The limited-time drink is a blend of the classic lemon-lime soda, mixed with bold blue raspberry and sweet cherry flavors. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sweet cherry

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1901, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sweet cherry was circa 1901

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