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sour cherry
noun
: a widely cultivated cherry (Prunus cerasus) that has a round crown and bright red to almost black soft-fleshed acid fruits
also
: the fruit
Examples of sour cherry in a Sentence
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Notes of dark almost sour cherry and violets on the palate give way to a beautifully balanced wine with a lingering finish of cassis and warm spices.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
This sparkler is zesty and fresh with ripe sour cherry notes and a hint of spice.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Granada emphasizes the pithy-tart sweetness of a pomegranate (almost reminiscent of a sour cherry hard candy) to remind imbibers how the popular winter fruit deserves more of a spot on their seasonal table.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
In keeping with the focus on wellness, a full menu of non-alcoholic drinks is also available, including drinks made with sour cherries, cold brew, yuzu, orange, and cinnamon.
—Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1884, in the meaning defined above
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“Sour cherry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sour%20cherry. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
sour cherry
noun
: a small cherry tree widely grown for its soft tart bright red to nearly black fruits
also
: its fruit
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