freshwater pearl

noun

: a usually very small pearl produced by a freshwater mollusk

Examples of freshwater pearl in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Is there anything more stylish than a classic strand of freshwater pearls? — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 13 July 2026

This first chapter focuses on freshwater pearls, reinterpreted through the lens of contemporary culture. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

The fossil belonged to Margaritifera valdensis, an ancient freshwater shellfish distantly related to modern freshwater pearl mussels. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

Now 61% off, this sideways pear toi et moi necklace, featuring a freshwater pearl and emerald green cubic zirconia, simply dazzles. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for freshwater pearl

• burl
• churl
• earl
• girl
• hurl
• merl
• merle
• perle
• swirl
• twirl
• whirl
• whorl