Laxi Dictionary

American Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition pearl in American English

pearl noun

noun
/pɜrl/
1

a small round jewel that is white and shiny and that grows inside the shell of an oyster

Example

a string of pearls

Example

a pearl necklace

Synonyms and related words
amber coral cultured pearl
1.1

an artificial jewel like this

Synonyms and related words
amber coral cultured pearl
2

a hard substance that is inside some shells and looks shiny like a pearl

Example

pearl buttons

Synonyms and related words
beeswax blubber civet
3

someone or something that is considered very good, valuable, or beautiful

Example

Singapore is sometimes described as the pearl of the Orient.

Synonyms and related words
masterpiece inspiration miracle
4

a stupid remark made by someone that is very funny

Example

He came out with some absolute pearls.

Synonyms and related words
acknowledgment afterthought allusion
Definition pearl in American English