- pronunciation:
- peIr
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A pear is a fruit that has a shape like a bell. The skin of a pear can be green, red, or brown. Pears grow on trees. The trees are called "pears" too.
When a pear is ready to eat, it is soft and sweet. In your mouth, it is easy to chew but also a little bit crunchy.
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The words
pear,
pair, and
pare sound alike but have different meanings.