teardrop

noun

tear·​drop ˈtir-ˌdräp 

1

: tear entry 3 sense 1a

2

: something shaped like a dropping tear

specifically : a pendent gem (as on an earring)

Examples of teardrop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The sound box had a teardrop shape, just a couple of inches deep, with a golden-brown polyurethane finish that darkened to black at the edges. —Tim Parks, New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2026

Many are rendered in his signature teardrop style, where droplets hold fragments of memory and history. —Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026

At the Order of The Garter service, the Princess of Wales was a vision in full-on blue—from her Juliette Botterill floral leaf teardrop hat to her Alexander McQueen coat dress. —Instyle Editors, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for teardrop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

teardrop

noun

tear·​drop ˈti(ə)r-ˌdräp 

1

: tear entry 1 sense 1

2

: something (as a pendent gem) shaped like a dropping tear