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Definition pair in American English

pair noun

[countable] noun
/per/
1

two things of the same type that belong together

Example

Those boots cost fifty dollars a pair.

Example

I need a pair of earrings to go with this outfit.

Example

a pair of beautiful blue eyes

Example

a pair of shoes/socks/gloves

Synonyms and related words
brace couple duo
1.1

one of the things that form a pair

Example

I can't find the pair for this sock.

Synonyms and related words
brace couple duo
2

a single unit made up of two similar parts joined together

Example

a pair of pants/tights

Example

My glasses are getting old and I probably need a new pair.

Example

a pair of scissors/binoculars/pliers

Synonyms and related words
brace couple duo
3

two people who are connected with each other

Example

The pair became good friends.

Example

several pairs of identical twins

Example

a pair of lovers

Synonyms and related words
brace couple duo
3.1

two people who are doing something together

Example

Two pairs of guards stood just inside the main entrance to the museum.

Synonyms and related words
brace couple duo
Example

A pair of sparrows had made a nest in the hedge.

Example

a breeding pair of tropical fish

Synonyms and related words
asexual reproduction breed breeder
4.1

two horses or other animals used for pulling a vehicle

Example

a carriage and pair

Synonyms and related words
brougham buckboard buggy
5

in card games, two cards that have the same number or picture on them

Synonyms and related words
bid call cards
Definition pair in American English