teardrop

English
Sad clown with teardrop makeup
teardrop shape

Etymology

tear +‎ drop

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈtɪədɹɒp/
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Noun

teardrop (plural teardrops)

  1. a single tear (clear, salty liquid secreted by the eye).
    Devin's teardrop landed on Cody's head.
  2. The shape of a drop of liquid about to fall. (Note that once detached from a surface, a drop changes shape to become spherical).

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