pear

noun

ˈper 

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

Studded with tiny blueberries, blue flowers, oranges, or summer pears, these sleek tumblers come with a matching glass lid and straw. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026

Raspberries, almonds, chia seeds, and lentils are some foods that offer more fiber per serving than a pear. —Christina Manian, Health, 6 May 2026

Water apples, pears and stone fruits deeply and regularly through the growing season. —Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026

Foods with large amounts of fiber include peas, broccoli, oatmeal and pears. —Julie Pollock, The Conversation, 1 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English pere, from Old English peru, from Vulgar Latin *pira, from Latin, plural of pirum

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pear

• alligator pear
• Anjou pear
• Asian pear
• avocado pear
• Bradford callery pear
• Bradford pear
• callery pear
• d'Anjou pear
• go pear-shaped
• pear psylla
• pear-shaped
• prickly pear
• prickly pear cactus
• prickly pear fruit
• vegetable pear

Rhymes for pear

• air
• ayre
• bahr
• bare
• blare
• care
• chair
• claire
• ere
• err
• eyre
• fair

Kids Definition

pear

noun

ˈpa(ə)r 

ˈpe(ə)r

: a fruit that is commonly larger at the end opposite the stem and typically has a pale green or brownish skin and juicy flesh

also : a tree that bears pears and is related to the apple