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

Examples of pear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The most sophisticated of them is the Perfect Pear ($8.50), built on a multigrain white sesame bagel with slices of fresh pear that complement fatty-funky slices of prosciutto, with honey-pistachio cream cheese as a lush bonding element. — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, "Some of San Antonio's best bagels come from food truck Wild Barley Kitchen Co., which cooks with wood-fired oven," 9 Apr. 2021 Southwest Oregon: Place pheromone traps in apple or pear trees in late April to monitor codling moth activity. — oregonlive, "Oregon gardeners, here’s your April to-do list," 7 Apr. 2021 Daniel, however, feels confident that the pear tree will be included in the next ban. — London Gibson, The Indianapolis Star, "Bradford pear trees are highly invasive. This is why they aren't banned in Indiana.," 7 Apr. 2021 Notes of green apple and pear, lime zest, and crushed stone prevail. — Michelle Williams, Forbes, "Traversing The Base Of The Burgundy Wine Pyramid," 11 Mar. 2021 Cloves are also popular in desserts featuring apple, pear or rhubarb. — Laura Wheatman Hill, chicagotribune.com, "What are the health benefits of cloves?," 6 Mar. 2021 From one of Sonoma County’s premier chardonnay regions, this wine hits all the right notes: loads of apple, pear and peach flavors braced by just enough oak influence to add structure and gravitas without weighing down the fruit. — Washington Post, "This outstanding Argentine malbec delivers deep fruit flavors for just $15," 19 Feb. 2021 Local apple, pear and peach brandies, which perfume and lighten cake batters and pie fillings, have become key ingredients for him. — New York Times, "America’s First Moonshine, Applejack, Returns in Sleeker Style," 2 Feb. 2021 This fresh, wintry cocktail works only if both the pear liqueur and the champagne are well chilled. — Magdalena O'neal, Sunset Magazine, "Champagne Cocktails to Toast With This New Year’s Eve," 30 Dec. 2020

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