pear

noun

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Definition of pear

1 : a pome fruit of a tree (genus Pyrus, especially P. communis) of the rose family that typically has a pale green or brownish skin, a firm juicy flesh, and an oblong shape in which a broad base end tapers upward to a narrow stem end

2 : a tree bearing pears

Examples of pear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From Old Mission Peninsula, this wine delivers peach and pear with a balancing nuttiness, luxuriously soft mouthfeel and a clean finish. $22 2016 Mari Vineyards Dry Riesling. — Michael Austin, chicagotribune.com, "Explore Michigan's diverse wine scene, one of the country's most exciting developing regions," 5 July 2018 The result is deliciously individual — brisk with quenching flavors of lemon, pear, and cucumber. — Marnie Old, Philly.com, "Great Wine Values: Carpineto 'Dogajolo' Toscana Bianco," 8 May 2018 The new Alchemy collection focuses on four cuts—emerald, marquise, pear, and round—and how each speaks to and of a specific personality. — Leah Melby Clinton, Town & Country, "When Jewelry Means Family," 9 Apr. 2018 This Kölsch-style ale from Inglewood’s Three Weav3rs has a golden hue, shortbread-like malts, a dash of lemon, hints of pear and a peppery edge. — Peter Rowe, sandiegouniontribune.com, "In historic first, San Diego's SouthNorte partners with Tijuana brewery," 21 June 2018 Their father had gotten them out of the truck, which was carrying a load of pears. — John Sowell, idahostatesman, "These Boise brothers ran back to help the injured in freeway crash that killed 4," 18 June 2018 Its taste of pear matched Welch’s Mediterreanean-skewing food. — Michael Nagrant, RedEye Chicago, "Fun, informal pop-up Good Fortune opening permanent location," 18 Oct. 2017 Spread the mascarpone over the pear, and top with the walnut pieces. — Andrea Whittle, Condé Nast Traveler, "Recreating “Lo Spritz,” the Venetian Happy Hour," 30 Mar. 2018 This is a simple but enjoyable white with pear and citrus flavors. — Anne Schamberg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Canned wine? Really? Sales are growing for portable, chillable and down-to-earth drinks," 24 May 2018

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