teardrop

noun

tear·​drop ˈtir-ˌdräp 

1

: tear entry 3 sense 1a

2

: something shaped like a dropping tear

specifically : a pendent gem (as on an earring)

Examples of teardrop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Murray created separation for an 8-foot teardrop with 52.2 seconds left to take a 125-124 lead; assisted Jokic’s only made 3-pointer of the night with 30 seconds left to reclaim a 128-127 advantage; then slithered around a Jokic screen on the last possession to get to his step-back. —Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 17 Dec. 2024

These teardrop earrings are sculptural statements and an excellent addition to any collection heavy on hoops and huggies. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Nov. 2024

Some are lush with sloughs and tree islands sculpted into teardrop patterns through thousands of years of slow sheet flow. —Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

teardrop

noun

tear·​drop ˈti(ə)r-ˌdräp 

1

: tear entry 1 sense 1

2

: something (as a pendent gem) shaped like a dropping tear