cherry tomato

noun

plural cherry tomatoes
: a small globose red or orange tomato borne in long dense clusters
also : a tropical American plant (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) bearing cherry tomatoes

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Upon checkout, guests receive a parting gift—cherry tomatoes, honey, berries—which is sourced from a local farm. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 Add the cherry tomatoes, 1 can of water, the garlic, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 While the chicken marinates, make a summery pearl couscous salad with charred corn, cherry tomatoes, lemon, and basil. — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026 Take this spread to the next level by adding quinoa and in-season cherry tomatoes on top—then, dip away. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cherry tomato

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cherry tomato was in 1847

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