Word Noun
teardrop
n.
countable
B2 Upper Intermediate UK /tˈiədɹɒp/ teardrop UK spelling teardrops
Definition
n.a drop of liquid that is shaped like a teardrop, with a round top and a pointed bottom. It can also describe a small, pointed shape in art or design.
n.a drop of liquid, such as water or oil, that has a rounded upper surface and a pointed lower end. Often used metaphorically to describe a specific geometric shape in design or architecture.
Examples
“A single teardrop of water fell from the ceiling.”
“The architect used a teardrop shape for the building's windows to reduce wind resistance.”
“The artist applied a series of teardrop-shaped stains to the canvas, creating a visual flow that mimicked the movement of rain across a glass pane.”
Etymology
From tear + drop.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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