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

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 notes

In plain EnglishA common type of pear, named after the American who helped spread it.

Common pairings

Bartlett pear

Word forms

Bartletts plural

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Etymology

Named after Enoch Bartlett of Massachusetts, who popularized the variety in the early 1800s.

· First attested 1800

Class of 1800 Bartlett joined the language around 1800.

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Synonyms

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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.