teardrop

[ teer-drop ]

/ ˈtɪərˌdrɒp /

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noun

a tear or something suggesting a tear: A single teardrop rolled down her face.

something shaped like a drop of a thin liquid, having a globular form at the bottom, tapering to a point at the top.

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Origin of teardrop

First recorded in 1790–1800; tear¹ + drop

Words nearby teardrop

tear around, tear at, tearaway, tear bomb, teardown, teardrop, tear duct, tearful, tear gas, tearing, tear into

Example sentences from the Web for teardrop

It was the perfect opportunity to see how a teardrop stacked up against our beloved Sprinter—and to see which was more comfortable for our family.
Sprinter vs. Teardrop Trailer: What's Best for Camping?|Will Taylor|November 28, 2020|Outside Online
If off-road capability is your number one priority, a teardrop trailer like the Meaner Bean would be a great option.
Sprinter vs. Teardrop Trailer: What's Best for Camping?|Will Taylor|November 28, 2020|Outside Online
That flaw—and general curiosity—is what initially piqued my interest in teardrops.
Sprinter vs. Teardrop Trailer: What's Best for Camping?|Will Taylor|November 28, 2020|Outside Online
Some of his victims reported to police that he had one or more teardrop-shaped tattoos beneath one of his eyes.
Hunt for L.A.’s ‘Teardrop Rapist’ May Hinge on Familial DNA Testing|Christine Pelisek|June 30, 2012|DAILY BEAST

The Teardrop Rapist began his spree in 1996 with the attack of a Hispanic teenage girl.
Hunt for L.A.’s ‘Teardrop Rapist’ May Hinge on Familial DNA Testing|Christine Pelisek|June 30, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The Teardrop Rapist began his crime spree in 1996 with the attack of a Hispanic girl.
LAPD Launches Manhunt for Prolific Serial ‘Teardrop Rapist’|Christine Pelisek|April 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST
LAPD detective Jesse Alvarado said he is fearful that the Teardrop Rapist may continue his attacks.
LAPD Launches Manhunt for Prolific Serial ‘Teardrop Rapist’|Christine Pelisek|April 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST
One sweater, in particular, a short-sleeve, shrunken crewneck, was charmingly marked by teardrop-shaped dollops of teal blue.
Milan’s Day-Glo Exuberance|Robin Givhan|September 26, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Now here's a little lady who seems a wee bit shy, Or is it that a teardrop is trembling in her eye?
Animal Children|Edith Brown Kirkwood
A teardrop stem from a trumpet-bowl wineglass has been melted past recognition in a fire.
The Cultural History of Marlborough, Virginia|C. Malcolm Watkins
Never shall I forget her at your wedding, Penelope; the teardrop glistened in her eye as usual; I think it is glued there!
Penelope's Irish Experiences|Kate Douglas Wiggin
Above that, shining teardrop autos whirred by, leaving faint trails of exhaust.
Starman's Quest|Robert Silverberg
They entered well below the vast, overhanging equatorial bulge which marked the wide end of the teardrop-shaped vessel.
The Secret of the Ninth Planet|Donald Allen Wollheim

Medical definitions for teardrop

teardrop

[ tîr′drŏp′ ]

n.

A single tear.

An object shaped like a tear.

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