noun
teardrop
TEERD-rop
Teardrop (noun) means a single drop of tear fluid, or the rounded shape of such a drop. Example: “A teardrop hung on her eyelash before falling.”
noun
1
A single drop of tear fluid, or the rounded shape of such a drop.
"A teardrop hung on her eyelash before falling."
"The pendant was cut in the shape of a teardrop."
How to use teardrop
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA single drop of tears, or that classic rounded-and-pointed drop shape.
Common pairings
a teardrop shape
a single teardrop
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Word forms
- Plural
- teardrops
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A _____ hung on her eyelash before falling.
Etymology
A compound of tear (the eye-fluid sense) and drop.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “teardrop” mean?
The word “teardrop” means a single drop of tear fluid, or the rounded shape of such a drop. In plain terms, a single drop of tears, or that classic rounded-and-pointed drop shape.
How do you pronounce “teardrop”?
“Teardrop” is pronounced TEERD-rop (/ˈtɪədɹɒp/ in IPA).
How do you use “teardrop” in a sentence?
Here is “teardrop” used in a sentence: “A teardrop hung on her eyelash before falling.”
What part of speech is “teardrop”?
“Teardrop” is a noun.
