Pears

American  

[pairz] / pɛərz /

noun

1. Peter, 1910–86, British tenor.

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Pears British  

/ pɪəz /

noun

1. Sir Peter. 1910–86, British tenor, associated esp with the works of Benjamin Britten

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Example Sentences

Broadly painted still lifes from the 1930s, with apples and pears transformed into flat, declarative shapes, have the physical presence of “The Lace Shawl,” with a very different mood and affect.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Deluxe Fresh Fruit Basket includes quite the assortment, from Royal Riviera pears to mangos, pineapple, kiwi, apples, baby bananas, and even an avocado.

From Salon

Referring to recent landslides from old colliery tips in south Wales was "a case of comparing 'apples and pears'", the mine's consultants added.

From BBC

Garten offers additional table-setting ideas, including those with pumpkins, candy corn, chocolate-covered caramels and pears.

From Salon

“Although you can find pears year-round in the grocery store thanks to globalization, pears are in season in the fall. A visit to your farmers’ market may introduce you to some new varieties.

From Salon