pearl
word
/ˈpɝɫ/
purl
/pˈɜːl/
purl
Definition
A pearl is a small, hard, shiny ball that forms inside some shellfish and is often used in jewelry. It can also refer to something very valuable, beautiful, or rare.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly a noun for the gem. Common collocations include 'pearl necklace', 'pearl earrings', and 'a pearl of wisdom'. Don't confuse it with 'mother-of-pearl', which is the shiny inner shell, not the round gem itself.
Spanish: perlaPortuguese (BR): pérolaPortuguese (PT): pérolaChinese (Simplified): 珍珠Chinese (Traditional): 珍珠Hindi: मोतीArabic: لؤلؤةBengali: মুক্তাRussian: жемчугJapanese: 真珠Vietnamese: ngọc traiKorean: 진주Turkish: inciUrdu: موتیIndonesian: mutiara
Example Sentences
She wore a pearl necklace to the party.
basic
The diver found a beautiful pearl in the shell.
basic
This ring has a small pearl in the middle.
basic
Her advice was a real pearl of wisdom.
natural
That little café is a hidden pearl in the city.
natural
I almost sold it, then I realized it was a pearl.
natural