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pearl
6 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural pearls
plural pearls
Learner's definition of PEARL
1
[count] : a hard, shiny, white ball that is formed inside the shell of an oyster and that is often used as jewelry珍珠 — see color picture on this page
- She wore a string of pearls.她戴着一串珍珠。
- a pearl necklace珍珠项链
- pearl earrings珍珠耳环
2
3
[count] : something that is shaped like a pearl珠状物
- Pearls of dew glistened on the grass.草上的露珠晶莹剔透。
- pearl onions珍珠洋葱
4
[count] : someone or something that is very good or admired极其优秀的人；珍贵的东西
- She was a pearl among swine.她鹤立鸡群。
- The island is a cultural pearl of the Pacific.这座岛是太平洋上的文化瑰宝。
cast/throw pearls before swine
: to give or offer something valuable to someone who does not understand its value明珠暗投；对牛弹琴
pearls of wisdom
: wise words or statements隽语；睿智的语言
- He offered some pearls of wisdom [=good advice] about raising children.他提供了一些养育孩子的好建议。
- (humorous) A crowd of reporters gathered around the coach after the game to hear him dispense his usual pearls of wisdom.赛后一群记者围住教练想听他像平常那样妙语连珠。
See also: Zhu
pearled; pearling; pearls
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 14 July 2017 The diamond and pearl Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara, as Vanity Fair notes, was a wedding gift to Princess Diana and known to be one of Diana's favorite pieces. Melissa Minton, Glamour, 13 July 2017 They're then topped with purple icing, covered in sprinkles with purple and white edible pearls, and topped off with a fondant mermaid tale. Danielle Tullo, Cosmopolitan, 21 June 2017 Usually, the hot season is met with a certain amount of pearl-clutching disbelief by people outside of Arizona. Amy B Wang, Washington Post, 20 June 2017 Quick-cooking pearl barley is a flake that has been partially cooked and dried for quick cooking, similar to instant oatmeal. Jill Wendholt Silva, kansascity.com, 5 July 2017 Sneakers made by Eytys, sunglasses by Carerra, and lots of jewelry in 18k gold and sterling silver with mother of pearl crosses. Noah Johnson, GQ, 24 June 2017 The Duchess of Cambridge stepped to the Royal Ascot today elegantly donning a white lace dress by Alexander McQueen, paired with a matching fascinator and pearl drop earrings. Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 June 2017 The clock, plated in mother of pearl, 18K white gold and crystal, also is diamond- and sapphire-encrusted and is referred to on the dealer’s website as the Asprey & Co. Mystery Clock. Katherine Rosenberg-douglas, chicagotribune.com, 20 June 2017 Sophie Egan, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2020 Instagram: @juliaclancy Email: food@sfchronicle.com Fresh-Herb Matzo Ball Soup Serves 4 to 6Changing water into fat-pearled, herb-laced, deeply fragrant broth was one of the first acts of magic taught to me in cooking. Julia Clancy, SFChronicle.com, 5 Feb. 2020 Then, as the woman convicted of murder reached out her arms, the judge, still in her black robe and pearled necklace, wrapped her in an embrace. Sarah Mervosh, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2019 Barley is sold in a variety of forms: Hulled, hull-less, pearl (pearled), and quick-cooking. Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 30 June 2019 Whole grain: Choose from quinoa, emmer farro, einkorn, spelt, whole-grain sorghum (as opposed to pearled), whole-grain barley (again, not pearled), bulgur wheat, freekeh, Kamut wheat, brown rice, black rice, red rice and wild rice. Carrie Dennett, The Seattle Times, 28 Nov. 2018 This twist on risotto uses pearled barley instead of Arborio rice for a healthier dish. Country Living, 20 July 2012 But each version retains its handcrafted hallmarks: supple leather; saddle stitching; and hardware that’s undergone pearling, a technique that polishes and smooths it to glossy perfection. Kimberly Chrisman-campbell, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2017 The hour markers were pearled, and milled into the champagne dial to pick up its brass hue. Gary Shteyngart, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2017 Nancy Olson, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022 The ultra concentrated formula with a 10 micro-pearl applicator energizes, illuminates and lifts the eye contour. Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2021 The pearl-white hull has been engineered to minimize drag and maximize efficiency. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2021 That would officially make this our 12th anniversary, traditionally pearl, but Brian never cast pearls before wine. Kevin Fisher-paulson, SFChronicle.com, 22 Sep. 2020 Metallic and pearl paint colors will cost $400 extra. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 19 May 2020 Annie, Brenda, Elise, and Cynthia (Stockard Channing) are graduating from college, and exchange promises (and pearl necklaces) to be friends forever. Anne Cohen, refinery29.com, 2 Apr. 2020 On land there were hikes to waterfalls and visits to pearl farms and villages. Stephanie Wu, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2020 Mejuri’s inventory is filled with 14K gold rings, dainty diamond stud earrings, and even pearl goods that would make Harry Styles do a double-take at its fair prices. Bianca Nieves, Teen Vogue, 12 Mar. 2020 See More
Noun
The tiara boasts 19 diamond arches, with pearls dangling from each embellished curve. Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 14 July 2017 The diamond and pearl Cambridge Lover’s Knot tiara, as Vanity Fair notes, was a wedding gift to Princess Diana and known to be one of Diana's favorite pieces. Melissa Minton, Glamour, 13 July 2017 They're then topped with purple icing, covered in sprinkles with purple and white edible pearls, and topped off with a fondant mermaid tale. Danielle Tullo, Cosmopolitan, 21 June 2017 Usually, the hot season is met with a certain amount of pearl-clutching disbelief by people outside of Arizona. Amy B Wang, Washington Post, 20 June 2017 Quick-cooking pearl barley is a flake that has been partially cooked and dried for quick cooking, similar to instant oatmeal. Jill Wendholt Silva, kansascity.com, 5 July 2017 Sneakers made by Eytys, sunglasses by Carerra, and lots of jewelry in 18k gold and sterling silver with mother of pearl crosses. Noah Johnson, GQ, 24 June 2017 The Duchess of Cambridge stepped to the Royal Ascot today elegantly donning a white lace dress by Alexander McQueen, paired with a matching fascinator and pearl drop earrings. Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 June 2017 The clock, plated in mother of pearl, 18K white gold and crystal, also is diamond- and sapphire-encrusted and is referred to on the dealer’s website as the Asprey & Co. Mystery Clock. Katherine Rosenberg-douglas, chicagotribune.com, 20 June 2017 Verb
Even grains like sorghum and farro may not necessarily be whole since they are frequently pearled. Sophie Egan, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2020 Instagram: @juliaclancy Email: food@sfchronicle.com Fresh-Herb Matzo Ball Soup Serves 4 to 6Changing water into fat-pearled, herb-laced, deeply fragrant broth was one of the first acts of magic taught to me in cooking. Julia Clancy, SFChronicle.com, 5 Feb. 2020 Then, as the woman convicted of murder reached out her arms, the judge, still in her black robe and pearled necklace, wrapped her in an embrace. Sarah Mervosh, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2019 Barley is sold in a variety of forms: Hulled, hull-less, pearl (pearled), and quick-cooking. Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 30 June 2019 Whole grain: Choose from quinoa, emmer farro, einkorn, spelt, whole-grain sorghum (as opposed to pearled), whole-grain barley (again, not pearled), bulgur wheat, freekeh, Kamut wheat, brown rice, black rice, red rice and wild rice. Carrie Dennett, The Seattle Times, 28 Nov. 2018 This twist on risotto uses pearled barley instead of Arborio rice for a healthier dish. Country Living, 20 July 2012 But each version retains its handcrafted hallmarks: supple leather; saddle stitching; and hardware that’s undergone pearling, a technique that polishes and smooths it to glossy perfection. Kimberly Chrisman-campbell, WSJ, 31 Aug. 2017 The hour markers were pearled, and milled into the champagne dial to pick up its brass hue. Gary Shteyngart, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2017 Adjective
This edition features a pearl-white lacquer barrel and a cone embellished with a traditional Victorian pattern. Nancy Olson, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022 The ultra concentrated formula with a 10 micro-pearl applicator energizes, illuminates and lifts the eye contour. Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2021 The pearl-white hull has been engineered to minimize drag and maximize efficiency. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2021 That would officially make this our 12th anniversary, traditionally pearl, but Brian never cast pearls before wine. Kevin Fisher-paulson, SFChronicle.com, 22 Sep. 2020 Metallic and pearl paint colors will cost $400 extra. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 19 May 2020 Annie, Brenda, Elise, and Cynthia (Stockard Channing) are graduating from college, and exchange promises (and pearl necklaces) to be friends forever. Anne Cohen, refinery29.com, 2 Apr. 2020 On land there were hikes to waterfalls and visits to pearl farms and villages. Stephanie Wu, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2020 Mejuri’s inventory is filled with 14K gold rings, dainty diamond stud earrings, and even pearl goods that would make Harry Styles do a double-take at its fair prices. Bianca Nieves, Teen Vogue, 12 Mar. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Middle English perle, from Anglo-French, probably from Vulgar Latin *pernula, diminutive of Latin perna upper leg, kind of sea mussel; akin to Old English fiersn heel, Greek pternē
Noun (2)
alteration of purl
First Known Use
Noun (1)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Adjective
1610, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Noun (2)
1542, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of pearl was in the 14th century Phrases Containing pearl
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