1. A drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands
   "his story brought teardrops to her eyes";
   - tear[2]
    
2. Anything shaped like a falling drop (as a pendant gem on an earring)
   "She wore elegant teardrop earrings to the gala"

Derived forms: teardrops

Type of: bead, drib [informal], driblet, drop, pearl

Part of: lachrymal secretion, lacrimal secretion

Encyclopedia: Teardrop