teardrop
A teardrop is a small drop of liquid that comes out when someone cries. It's usually just one or two tears falling from their eye.
When we talk about a teardrop, it's often used as a metaphor for something or someone who is sad or in pain. For example, if you see a picture of a teardrop-shaped island, it might be called "Tears Island" because it was formed by volcanic activity that caused the sea to cry tears of lava. In music, a song with a slow and melancholy beat might be described as having a "tear-drop rhythm." It's also used in poetry and art to express sadness or loss.
How common is "teardrop"?
Word teardrop is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
a single tear (clear, salty liquid secreted by the eye).
Example: Devin's teardrop landed on Cody's head.
Real examples of "teardrop" in context
