Teardrops: meaning, definitions and examples

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teardrops

[ˈtɪəˌdrɒps ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Noun}

crying

Small drops of liquid that come out of your eyes when you cry.

Synonyms

cry drops, tears.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
teardrops	Used to describe small drops of liquid that come from the eyes when crying. Often found in poetic or literary contexts. Her teardrops fell on the letter as she read it. The painting depicted a woman with teardrops on her cheeks.
tears	The most common word to describe drops of liquid that come from the eyes. Can be used in both casual and formal settings. She couldn't hold back her tears during the sad movie. There were tears of joy at the wedding.
cry drops	This term is not commonly used in English and may sound awkward or unnatural. It is better to use 'tears' or 'teardrops' instead.

Word

Description / Examples

teardrops

Used to describe small drops of liquid that come from the eyes when crying. Often found in poetic or literary contexts.

Her teardrops fell on the letter as she read it.
The painting depicted a woman with teardrops on her cheeks.

tears

The most common word to describe drops of liquid that come from the eyes. Can be used in both casual and formal settings.

She couldn't hold back her tears during the sad movie.
There were tears of joy at the wedding.

cry drops

This term is not commonly used in English and may sound awkward or unnatural. It is better to use 'tears' or 'teardrops' instead.

Examples of usage

She wiped away the teardrops from her cheeks.
The teardrops fell silently onto his shirt.
Her eyes were filled with teardrops.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

rain

Small drops of liquid falling from the sky when it rains.

Synonyms

precipitation, raindrops.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
teardrops	Used to describe the droplets that come from a person's eyes when they cry. She silently wiped away her teardrops His teardrops were a sign of his sorrow
raindrops	Refers specifically to the drops of water that fall from the sky during a rain shower. She felt the first raindrops on her face as she walked outside Raindrops started hitting the windowpane
precipitation	A scientific or meteorological term used to describe any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground. The weather forecast predicts heavy precipitation tomorrow This area receives very little precipitation annually

Word

Description / Examples

teardrops

Used to describe the droplets that come from a person's eyes when they cry.

She silently wiped away her teardrops
His teardrops were a sign of his sorrow

raindrops

Refers specifically to the drops of water that fall from the sky during a rain shower.

She felt the first raindrops on her face as she walked outside
Raindrops started hitting the windowpane

precipitation

A scientific or meteorological term used to describe any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground.

The weather forecast predicts heavy precipitation tomorrow
This area receives very little precipitation annually

Examples of usage

The teardrops of rain soaked through her coat.
The window was covered with teardrops from the rain.
The teardrops fell gently on the roof.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

The term combines 'tear', which comes from the Old English 'tære', and 'drop', originating from the Old English 'dropa'.
Historically, tears have been seen as a sign of deep emotion, leading to the idea of a 'tear drop' being associated with sorrow.

Psychology

Tears can be a natural response to emotional stress, helping to relieve feelings of sadness, pain, or frustration.
Research has shown that crying can stimulate the production of endorphins, which may help lift mood after a good cry.

Art and Literature

Teardrops are often used in poetry and songs to symbolize heartache, longing, or lost love.
Famous paintings, like Edvard Munch's 'The Scream', capture emotional intensity, often using the imagery of tears or teardrops.

Pop Culture

In music, many emotive ballads feature teardrops as a metaphor for heartbreak or sorrow, such as in songs by Adele or Sam Smith.
The phrase 'teardrops on my guitar' became widely recognized due to Taylor Swift's song, highlighting personal heartache in a relatable way.

Translations

Translations of the word "teardrops" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lágrimas

🇮🇳 आंसू

🇩🇪 Tränen

🇮🇩 air mata

🇺🇦 сльози

🇵🇱 łzy

🇯🇵 涙 (namida)

🇫🇷 larmes

🇪🇸 lágrimas

🇹🇷 gözyaşları

🇰🇷 눈물 (nunmul)

🇸🇦 دموع (dumoʻ)

🇨🇿 slzy

🇸🇰 slzy

🇨🇳 眼泪 (yǎnlèi)

🇸🇮 solze

🇮🇸 tár

🇰🇿 көз жасы

🇬🇪 ცრემლები (ts'remlebi)

🇦🇿 göz yaşları

🇲🇽 lágrimas