Pear: meaning, definitions and examples

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pear

[ pɛr ]

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fruit

A sweet, juicy fruit that is typically green or yellow, narrow at the top and wider at the bottom. It has a thin skin and a core containing seeds.

Synonyms

fruit, pomaceous fruit

Examples of usage

The farmer picked ripe pears from the tree.
She sliced a pear and added it to the salad.
He enjoyed a refreshing pear smoothie on a hot day.

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shape

A shape that is wider at the bottom and narrower at the top, resembling the fruit.

Synonyms

pear-shaped, teardrop shape

Examples of usage

The dress had a pear silhouette.
The vase was in the shape of a pear.

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slang

To hit someone with a fist, usually in the face.

Synonyms

punch, strike

Examples of usage

He threatened to pear the bully if he didn't stop.

Translations

Translations of the word "pear" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pera

🇮🇳 नाशपाती

🇩🇪 Birne

🇮🇩 pir

🇺🇦 груша

🇵🇱 gruszka

🇯🇵 梨 (なし)

🇫🇷 poire

🇪🇸 pera

🇹🇷 armut

🇰🇷 배

🇸🇦 كمثرى

🇨🇿 hruška

🇸🇰 hruška

🇨🇳 梨 (lí)

🇸🇮 hruška

🇮🇸 pera

🇰🇿 алмұрт

🇬🇪 მსხალი

🇦🇿 armud

🇲🇽 pera

Word origin

The word 'pear' originated from the Latin word 'pirum', which also referred to the fruit. Pears have been cultivated for thousands of years, with evidence of their consumption dating back to ancient times. They are a popular fruit due to their sweet taste and juicy texture. Pears are often used in culinary dishes, desserts, and beverages.