B2nounnaturefood
US/pɜːrl/
UK/pɜːl/
a small, round, shiny white stone that grows inside an oyster and is used in jewelry
In context
My mother wore a pearl necklace that her mother gave her.
Phu Quoc is famous for its pearl farms and white beaches.
Grandpa shared a few pearls of wisdom before my first day at work.
Words that go with pearl
noun + noun
- pearl necklaceHe gave her a pearl necklace for their tenth anniversary.
- pearl earringsShe bought a pair of pearl earrings as a wedding gift.
- tapioca pearlsBubble tea comes with chewy tapioca pearls at the bottom.
noun + preposition
- string of pearlsThe actress wore a simple string of pearls.
- pearls of wisdomMy boss loves sharing his pearls of wisdom at lunch.
adjective + noun
- cultured pearlsMost pearls sold today are cultured pearls from farms.