English Explanatory Dictionary

teardrop

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. a single tear (clear, salty liquid secreted by the eye).
  2. The shape of a drop of liquid about to fall. (Note that once detached from a surface, a drop changes shape to become spherical).

Pronunciation

/ˈtɪədɹɒp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-9h8s-teardrop.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-teardrop.wav

Word forms

teardrop teardrops

Etymology

From tear + drop.

Derived words

teardrop tomato teardrop trailer teardrop tubeshoulder
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