noun
Uncommon
Bartlett
BAHT-luht
Bartlett (noun) means a sweet, juicy variety of pear, green or yellow when ripe. Example: “She sliced a ripe Bartlett pear into the salad.”
noun
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A sweet, juicy variety of pear, green or yellow when ripe.
"She sliced a ripe Bartlett pear into the salad."
How to use Bartlett
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common type of pear, named after the American who helped spread it.
Common pairings
Bartlett pear
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Word forms
- Plural
- Bartletts
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Etymology
Named after Enoch Bartlett of Massachusetts, who popularized the variety in the early 1800s.
Class of 1800
Bartlett joined the language around 1800.
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Synonyms
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bartlett pear
Frequently asked questions
What does “Bartlett” mean?
The word “Bartlett” means a sweet, juicy variety of pear, green or yellow when ripe. In plain terms, a common type of pear, named after the American who helped spread it.
How do you pronounce “Bartlett”?
“Bartlett” is pronounced BAHT-luht (/ˈbɑː(ɹ)tlət/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bartlett” in a sentence?
Here is “Bartlett” used in a sentence: “She sliced a ripe Bartlett pear into the salad.”
What part of speech is “Bartlett”?
“Bartlett” is a noun.
Where does the word “Bartlett” come from?
The word “Bartlett” dates back to around 1800. Named after Enoch Bartlett of Massachusetts, who popularized the variety in the early 1800s.
Is “Bartlett” a common word?
“Bartlett” is an uncommon word in modern English.
