Etymology
Origin of teardrop
Example Sentences
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Some singers are born with it: a teardrop in their voice that grabs you by the heart and refuses to let go.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
Many are rendered in his signature teardrop style, where droplets hold fragments of memory and history.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
"But physics doesn't change. The teardrop shape is very efficient from the aerodynamics perspective," said Hu.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
Also here is a 1934 Chrysler Airflow Series CU Sedan, featuring a teardrop design first introduced by aeronautical automobile pioneer Paul Jaray, who designed Zeppelins before turning to automobiles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
Mami glances around at the gleaming wood furniture and at the ceiling lamp that has big teardrop crystals dangling from it.
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
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