Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pearl
noun
/pɜːrl/
Definition
A smooth, round gem created within the shell of certain mollusks, valued for its beauty and luster.
Examples
- She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding.
- The pearl is formed when a grain of sand irritates the oyster.
- He gifted her a pair of pearl earrings on their anniversary.
Meaning
Pearls are organic gemstones formed as a defense mechanism in oysters and other mollusks, often used in jewelry.
Synonyms
- gem
- jewel
- bead
- bauble
