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

Gant Preppy Rose is a floral-fruity fragrance with top notes of grapefruit, pear, and a salty sea accord, while Gant Sunset Club draws from Hamptons sunsets to create a warm, amber-floral scent with hints of mandarin and peach. —Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

Aromas of Gala apple, lemon pith, and white citrus blossoms draw you in for flavors of Anjou pear, lemon zest, and brown baking spices with precisely balanced acidity in the midpalate. —Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025

This area is also a great place to grow crops and is known for its production of produce like apples and pears—with plenty of fruit stands and farmers markets for picking up mid-afternoon snacks. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025

At first spritz, juicy pear and sweet peach create a mouthwatering opening that feels sophisticated rather than juvenile. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025

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

Rhymes for pear

• air
• ayre
• bahr
• bare
• blare
• care
• chair
• claire
• ere
• err
• eyre
• fair

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