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pear

Pronunciation: [pɛr]

Word

Context: “food”

(noun) a pear is a sweet, juicy fruit that has a round bottom and a tapering top. It can be green, yellow, or red, and grows on trees. People often eat it as a snack or use it in desserts.

Example

I love eating a ripe pear for dessert after dinner.

Example

She didn't want a pear because she preferred apples instead.

Example

Do you like pears or would you rather have a peach?

Context: “shape”

(noun) a pear can also refer to a shape that is wide at the bottom and narrow at the top, similar to the fruit. It is often used to describe objects that look like this.

Example

The vase had a beautiful pear shape that made it stand out.

Example

The bottle wasn't pear-shaped; it was just straight.

Example

Can you think of other items that have a pear shape?

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