Word
teardrop
UK/tˈiədɹɒp/
Countable noun
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.”
Examples
simple
“A single teardrop of water fell from the ceiling.”
contextual
“The architect used a teardrop shape for the building's windows to reduce wind resistance.”
complex
“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.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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