Word
pears
Phoneticspears
/ˈpɛɹz/
Definition
n. sweet, juicy fruits that are usually narrow at the top and wider at the bottom. They have thin skin that is often green, yellow, or red.
n. the edible, pomaceous fruit of trees in the genus Pyrus, typically characterized by a bulbous base and a tapering neck. The plural form of 'pear'.
Examples
“I bought three ripe pears for my lunch.”
“The farmer harvested the pears in late autumn when the skins turned a soft golden yellow.”
“While apples are often crisp and tart, many varieties of pears offer a buttery texture and a subtle floral sweetness that pairs exceptionally well with sharp cheeses.”
Examples
simple
“I bought three ripe pears for my lunch.”
contextual
“The farmer harvested the pears in late autumn when the skins turned a soft golden yellow.”
complex
“While apples are often crisp and tart, many varieties of pears offer a buttery texture and a subtle floral sweetness that pairs exceptionally well with sharp cheeses.”
Usage
Plural form of the noun 'pear'.
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