pear

noun

ˈper 

1

: a pome fruit of a tree (genus Pyrus, especially P. communis) of the rose family that typically has a pale green or brownish skin, a firm juicy flesh, and an oblong shape in which a broad base end tapers upward to a narrow stem end

2

: a tree bearing pears

Examples of pear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The bourbon’s nose is floral and fruity, with hints of pear, honey, and spice. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024

Most of these names have to do with the area in which it is grown, and Chenin Blanc will usually have aromas and flavors of pear, apple, pear, lemon custard, crushed oyster shells, and river rocks regardless of the style in which they’re made. —Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2024

One medium-sized pear is 84% water by weight and provides 5.52 g of fiber (20% of the DV).255 Mix pears with other smoothie ingredients like banana, frozen spinach, cinnamon, and milk. —Johna Burdeos, Health, 3 Sep. 2024

It’s naturally found in fruits like grapes, watermelon and pears, but when used in food products it is most commonly made through a fermentation process. —Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English pere, from Old English peru, from Vulgar Latin *pira, from Latin, plural of pirum

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pear

• alligator pear
• Anjou pear
• Asian pear
• avocado pear
• Bradford callery pear
• Bradford pear
• callery pear
• d'Anjou pear
• go pear-shaped
• pear psylla
• pear-shaped
• prickly pear
• prickly pear cactus
• prickly pear fruit
• vegetable pear

Kids Definition

pear

noun

ˈpa(ə)r 

ˈpe(ə)r

: a fruit that is commonly larger at the end opposite the stem and typically has a pale green or brownish skin and juicy flesh

also : a tree that bears pears and is related to the apple