teardrop

noun

tear·​drop ˈtir-ˌdräp 

1

: tear entry 3 sense 1a

2

: something shaped like a dropping tear

specifically : a pendent gem (as on an earring)

Examples of teardrop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

All the bikes in the W lineup feature the classic round headlamp, round analog speedometer instrument cluster, round mirrors, a teardrop tank, dual rear suspension, and peashooter exhaust pipes. —New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2025

The details are so considered—from the alligator skin pole to the vertical copy going down teardrop-style, every element works together so well. —Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025

There’s the Lyonnais wine glass with its teardrop design, perfect for everyday use or a holiday dinner table. —Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025

Red Kuri Squash Red kuri squash is a Hubbard winter squash with an interesting teardrop shape and bright reddish-orange skin. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for teardrop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

teardrop

noun

tear·​drop ˈti(ə)r-ˌdräp 

1

: tear entry 1 sense 1

2

: something (as a pendent gem) shaped like a dropping tear