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

How to use teardrop in a sentence

The front has a teardrop camera notch with a big chin at the button, but again, the phone is cheap.
Moto G Pure is a $160 phone available just about everywhere in the US|Ron Amadeo|October 8, 2021|Ars Technica
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′ ]

A single tear.

An object shaped like a tear.

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