cherry tomato
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of cherry tomato
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Example Sentences
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The miller’s face turned a deeper red than his cherry tomato tunic.
From Literature
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A cherry tomato plant that you fuss over like a pet.
From Salon
Mediterranean Loaded Fries: Crispy fries topped with garlicky tahini drizzle, roasted chickpeas, crumbled feta, chopped olives, cherry tomatoes and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
From Salon
However, she can only eat small cherry tomatoes because she finds the big ones, with their slimy, jelly-like interior, repulsive - something plenty of neurodivergent people will agree with.
From BBC
A handful of sun-dried tomatoes, blended with roasted cherry tomatoes — their skins blistered in a sizzling layer of golden olive oil — lends this version the concentrated flavor of August, even now in mid-March.
From Salon
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