teardrop

noun

tear·​drop ˈtir-ˌdräp How to pronounce teardrop (audio)
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1
2
: something shaped like a dropping tear
specifically : a pendent gem (as on an earring)

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In their stead, bring a small selection of more affordable, fun accessories — like these chunky gold teardrop earrings and turquoise studs, or this simple, elegant choker necklace set. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026 Three teardrop incisions function as indices of starvation’s magnitude. Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026 Many teardrop galleys include a long countertop inside the trailer, but Goldfields' full storage stack leaves no room for such a surface. New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2026 Obama accessorized with silver teardrop earrings. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teardrop

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First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of teardrop was in 1776

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“Teardrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teardrop. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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teardrop

noun
tear·​drop ˈti(ə)r-ˌdräp How to pronounce teardrop (audio)
1
2
: something (as a pendent gem) shaped like a dropping tear

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