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

Her Calla Lily sconces show her mirthful approach, also embodied in her towering egg and pear lamps. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026

The insects also develop in quince and are reported to be incidental in plums, pears, tart cherries, and certain other members of the rose family. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026

Practical Tips for Blood Sugar Management Apples and pears are both very nutritious fruits that can fit into diets requiring extra attention to blood sugar. — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 28 Sep. 2026

The viscous formula is powered by four plant ferments (soybean, barley, pomegranate, and Korean pear, to name a few) and works wonders to rejuvenate skin in a single use. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 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