Definition of teardrop
1 : 3tear 1a
2 : something shaped like a dropping tear; specifically : a pendent gem (as on an earring)
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There were crinoline explosions and Panama teardrops, tiny little fascinators and huge brimmed sunbonnets.
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From the front bumper to the A-pillar, the car looks fantastic: clean, elegant, modern, a little risky (see the teardrop lights?).
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Besides enjoying surprising popularity in its day, the tiny car, with its teardrop shape and unique front-end door, has risen to cult status in the decades since.
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First Known Use of teardrop
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TEARDROP Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of teardrop for English Language Learners
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: something that is pointed at the top and round at the bottom : something that is shaped like a falling tear
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