pearls
Pronunciation: [pɜrlz]
Word
Context: “jewelry”
(noun) small, round, shiny balls that come from inside oysters. People often wear them as necklaces or earrings because they look pretty.
Example
She wore a beautiful necklace made of pearls for the special occasion.
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He didn’t like wearing anything made of pearls; he preferred silver instead.
Example
Do you think pearls are more beautiful than diamonds?
Context: “nature”
(noun) the shiny, hard objects created by oysters when they protect themselves. They can be found in the sea and are usually used for jewelry.
Example
We found several pearls while exploring the beach.
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We didn’t find any pearls in the oysters we opened.
Example
How do oysters make pearls?
Context: “value/quality”
(noun) something that is very precious or valuable, like a good idea or a special piece of advice. Just like how we value real pearls in jewelry.
Example
Her advice was like pearls of wisdom that helped me a lot.
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His comments were not pearls but rather just silly jokes.
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What pearls of wisdom can you share with us today?
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