black cherry
noun
1
: a large cherry (Prunus serotina) of eastern and central North America having drooping clusters of small white flowers and astringent black or dark purple fruits
also
: the fruit
2
: the strong reddish-brown wood of the black cherry used especially for cabinetwork
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The new Refreshers showcase the brand’s new black cherry flavor.
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Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Lucchese had American alligator cowboy boots in a shade called black cherry for sale for $17,000.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
Silky tannins form a sturdy backbone that supports flavors of black raspberry, jalapeño, and black cherry.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Launching today, Backstretch Bourbon Cherry is a bourbon ice cream blended with black cherries and praline pecans.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
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Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Lucchese had American alligator cowboy boots in a shade called black cherry for sale for $17,000.
—Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026
Silky tannins form a sturdy backbone that supports flavors of black raspberry, jalapeño, and black cherry.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Launching today, Backstretch Bourbon Cherry is a bourbon ice cream blended with black cherries and praline pecans.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Black cherry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20cherry. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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