pear
word
Definition
A pear is a sweet, juicy fruit with a round base that tapers toward the stem. It has smooth or slightly rough skin and is usually green or yellow when ripe.
Usage & Nuances
'Pear' is most commonly used to refer to the fruit, but also appears in phrases like 'pear-shaped' (describing shape or, informally, something going wrong). Used in both spoken and written English; not to be confused with 'pair' (two of something).
Spanish: peraPortuguese (BR): pêraPortuguese (PT): pêraChinese (Simplified): 梨Chinese (Traditional): 梨Hindi: नाशपातीArabic: كمثرىBengali: নাশপাতিRussian: грушаJapanese: 洋ナシVietnamese: lêKorean: 배Turkish: armutUrdu: ناکIndonesian: pir
Example Sentences
I ate a pear for breakfast.
basic
The pear is green and very juicy.
basic
Can I have another pear?
basic
She loves baking pear pies in autumn.
natural
That vase is shaped like a pear.
natural
Do you want your pear peeled or with the skin on?
natural