Teardrop Definition & Meaning

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

"Teardrop" in song lyrics

See how teardrop is used in real songs:

  • "Comparison is like a hurricane to a teardrop"
    Apathy f/ Rise — Brothers on the Slide Freestyle
  • "So when I grew I became a lost teardrop"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ Kevlaar 7 — Rain
  • "On the fray, lost as a paisley patterned teardrop"
    Himalayan Project — Postcards From Paradise

Usage tips for "teardrop"

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