# teardrop

/tˈiədɹɒp/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/teardrop
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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