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Definition of "pear-shaped" [pear•-shaped]

  • Having a shape or cross-section like the cross-section of a pear. (adjective)

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Use "pear-shaped" in a sentence
  • "Mountbatten had decided to shift his headquarters from New Delhi to Ceylon, moving from the heart of India to the pear-shaped island at its southernmost tip."
  • "The former Bureau ADIC wore a belted tan trench and black slacks and stood a pear-shaped five-six or five-seven, compared to his six-one."
  • "A family walked in, mom I noticed right away, She was absolutely huge in a pear-shaped way … had to be over 350."