pear
1 synonym for pear, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A sweet fruit that is typically rounder at the bottom and narrower near the stem, grown on the pear tree (Pyrus communis).
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
pear tree
How to use pear
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pear-shaped
ripe pear
pear tree
Etymology
From Old English pere, ultimately borrowed from Vulgar Latin pira — the word likely traces back to an unknown Mediterranean language rather than an Indo-European root.
Full origin of pear →Frequently asked questions
What does “pear” mean?
The word “pear” means a sweet fruit that is typically rounder at the bottom and narrower near the stem, grown on the pear tree (Pyrus communis). In plain terms, the teardrop-shaped fruit, or its soft green-yellow color.
How do you pronounce “pear”?
“Pear” is pronounced peh-uh (/pɛɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pear” in a sentence?
Here is “pear” used in a sentence: “She sliced a pear into the salad.”
What part of speech is “pear”?
“Pear” is a noun.
Where does the word “pear” come from?
The word “pear” comes from Vulgar Latin. From Old English pere, ultimately borrowed from Vulgar Latin pira — the word likely traces back to an unknown Mediterranean language rather than an Indo-European root.
Is “pear” a common word?
“Pear” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “pear” have?
“Pear” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sweet fruit that is typically rounder at the bottom and narrower near the stem, grown on the pear tree (Pyrus communis).
