Definition

1. Noun:
   • A single drop of liquid that comes from the eye when crying: A teardrop is a small, clear drop of saline fluid produced by the lacrimal glands, typically associated with the expression of emotion.
   • An object shaped like a falling drop: A teardrop is any small object, often decorative, that has the characteristic rounded and tapered shape of a falling liquid drop.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Liquid from the eye):
  • A single teardrop rolled down her cheek as she listened to the sad song.
  • He wiped away a teardrop before anyone could see it.
• Noun (Shaped object):
  • She wore beautiful earrings with diamond teardrops.
  • The pendant was a simple silver teardrop.

Advanced Usage

• "Teardrop-shaped" (adjective): Having the form of a teardrop.
  • The car had a sleek, teardrop-shaped design for better aerodynamics.
  • The island on the map was teardrop-shaped.

Variants and Related Words

• Tear (noun): The saline fluid from the eyes, often used in the plural form "tears". (e.g., )
• Tear (verb): To pull or rip something apart. This is a different word (a homograph) with a completely unrelated meaning.

Synonyms

• Droplet: A very small drop of any liquid.
• Bead: A small, often decorative, ball-shaped object; can be used metaphorically for a drop of liquid.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Not shed a teardrop": To show no emotion or sadness at all.
  • He listened to the verdict and didn't shed a teardrop.
• "A teardrop in the ocean": An idiom meaning a very small, insignificant part of something much larger.
  • My contribution was just a teardrop in the ocean compared to the total funds needed.

Noun

1. a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands
   • his story brought tears to her eyes
2. anything shaped like a falling drop (as a pendant gem on an earring)