teardrop

noun

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

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The Grumpy Bear Arctos Sport pickup camper looks like a half a toadstool, or a teardrop trailer body on a pedestal. New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2025 The star-and-teardrop print is embroidered, giving it a three-dimensional effect which accentuates the unique pattern. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025 The details are so considered—from the alligator skin pole to the vertical copy going down teardrop-style, every element works together so well. Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025 There’s the Lyonnais wine glass with its teardrop design, perfect for everyday use or a holiday dinner table. Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for teardrop

Word History

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 11 Jan. 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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