bartlett
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɑɹtɫɪt// bartlett
n. a type of pear that is sweet, juicy, and shaped like a bell. You often see them in salads or desserts.
n. a variety of pear characterised by a bell shape and sweet, juicy flesh.
We sliced the Bartlett pear for the salad.
The chef chose ripe Bartlett pears because their soft texture melts perfectly into the warm sauce.
While Asian pears remain crisp when eaten raw, the Bartlett variety softens considerably upon ripening, making it ideal for poaching or baking.