Pear

/pɛr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A fruity tree of the genus Pyrus, typically having a sweet edible fruit with a rounded shape and a thin skin.

I picked a ripe pear from the orchard for my lunch.

The fruit of the pear tree, which is typically green or yellow and has a sweet taste.

She sliced a pear and added it to her salad for extra flavor.

A shape resembling a pear, often used in design and anatomy.

The vase has a beautiful pear shape that makes it unique.

Middle English 'pere', from Old English 'pere', derived from Latin 'pira'.

pear of anguish

A torture device shaped like a pear, which expands when opened.

pear-shaped

Describing something that has gone wrong or failed.

the pear has fallen

An informal expression indicating someone has fallen in love.

pome

A type of fruit produced by certain trees, including pears and apples.

brandy pear

A pear that has been preserved or flavored with brandy.

To pear out

He pear'd out his old clothes before the party.

Full as a pear

After that feast, I'm as full as a pear!