pear

noun

\ ˈper

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

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Examples of pear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Notes of sweet strawberry, pear, and rosebud heart are balanced by soft vanilla and green moss. — ELLE, 27 Apr. 2022 Onyx, with its blend of cardamom, pear, Florentine iris, and cedarwood, aptly represents strength, while Garnet is a fiery mix of geranium, ginger, and baie rose that ends with a base note of earthy patchouli. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2022 Flavors of yellow apple, pear, slight ginger, and marzipan abound. — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2021 Honeysuckle aromas are joined by apple, pear, fig and Meyer lemon over intriguing saline notes on the nose. — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2021 On top are thin strips of Bosc pear, Mexican chayote squash, cucumber and avocado. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2022 Pair it with a crunchy leafy green salad or a light honey-ginger pear salad for a restaurant-worthy meal. — Noma Nazish, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2021 In fact, the amount of formaldehyde released by DMDM hydantoin is roughly equivalent to that of a pear. — Dianna Mazzone, Allure, 10 Dec. 2021 The bar's cocktails include one called Point Beach Break (pear brandy, Benedictine, Kümmel caraway liqueur, salted agave, lemon and tarragon oil, $13). — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2022 See More

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