How to Use pear in a Sentence

pear

noun
  • Look for pears packed in their own juice.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Black spots on fruit and some on the leaves is more like pear scab.
    — oregonlive, 7 June 2020
  • Their bodies are soft and pear-shaped.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 May 2026
  • That's where things started to go pear shaped.
    — New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Just cut up some pears, brie, and manchego, and stock up on two jars.
    — Christa Guerra, Bon Appétit, 16 Jan. 2020
  • Add the red wine, pear juice, and orange liqueur.
    — John Kell, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
  • Aromas of pear, cilantro, oregano and a touch of leek.
    — Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Soon the pears will be ripe; then things will be better again.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
  • There are 200 tons of pears to be picked in the next two weeks!
    — Michael Shapiro, Longreads, 29 Oct. 2019
  • My pear trees are going to flower soon.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Eating pears at any time of day can help these functions.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Add 1 pear, peeled, halved, cored, cut sides down, and cover pan.
    — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
  • In season, sub half the grapes with diced ripe pear or apple.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2021
  • Place each pear on a plate and drizzle each with chocolate sauce.
    — Katie Workman, Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2020
  • His wife brings a pear harvested from a grove in their front yard.
    — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Dogs can enjoy pears, too, when served safely.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
  • As would chunks of apple, pear, or any of your favorite berries.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
  • This is a pear tree that was found alive in the wreckage of the towers.
    — Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2021
  • Lime juice and pear add extra freshness.
    — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Some fruits may be called pears but aren’t a part of this fruit family.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Remove the sheet from the oven and give the pears and grapes a gentle toss.
    — Ellie Krieger, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2019
  • The nose shows nice, musty aromas with hazelnuts, pear and star fruit.
    — Tan Vinh and Owen Bargreen, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Dec. 2022
  • When looking to boost your fiber intake, pears are a great place to start.
    — Christina Manian, Health, 6 May 2026
  • The pear tree has Ian Eagle on the call.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2025
  • The worst part though, is all the suckers kept coming up from the pear roots.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The sauvignon blanc is light and crisp, with notes of pear, peach and citrus.
    — Kevin Gray, Dallas News, 27 Aug. 2021
  • Crisp apple and pear slices, and plump figs add a touch of crunch and freshness.
    — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
  • If the war goes pear-shaped, they will be poised to steer the party’s future.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Cut peach, apple, pear, or nectarine in 8 wedges.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
  • There is the detail of a coffee cup, a mirror, a pear.
    — Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025

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