teardrop
noun
tear·drop
ˈtir-ˌdräp 
2
: something shaped like a dropping tear
specifically
: a pendent gem (as on an earring)
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Towable RVs Travel trailers: Travel trailers come in a wide range of sizes, from compact 8-foot mini teardrop trailers to spacious 35-foot models, all towed using a receiver hitch.
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Joan Pabón, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
The junior crossed his defender over and hit a teardrop in the lane and then drove to the basket before hitting a reverse layup to put the Eagles up 56-47 with four minutes left.
—Matt Feld, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
Her voice, like a potent, salty teardrop, was more memorable than that of many of her peers.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
She’s also painted on a few clown-like black and white flourishes on her face (teardrop outlines around the eyes, bold black lines around the contour of the mouth).
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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Joan Pabón, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
The junior crossed his defender over and hit a teardrop in the lane and then drove to the basket before hitting a reverse layup to put the Eagles up 56-47 with four minutes left.
—Matt Feld, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
Her voice, like a potent, salty teardrop, was more memorable than that of many of her peers.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
She’s also painted on a few clown-like black and white flourishes on her face (teardrop outlines around the eyes, bold black lines around the contour of the mouth).
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Teardrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teardrop. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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teardrop
noun
tear·drop
ˈti(ə)r-ˌdräp
2
: something (as a pendent gem) shaped like a dropping tear
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