The pear emoji is your soft-spoken fruit friend—sweet, green, and a little bit fancy. On Apple/iOS it’s a smooth yellow‑green pear with realistic shading, a brown stem, and a single crisp leaf tipping to the side, like it just finished a Vogue pose in the produce aisle. You can almost see that waxy shine and the chubby bottom-heavy silhouette that screams, “I’m ripe, but like… politely.” Visually, it’s unmistakable: plump base, slender neck, subtle speckles, and that fresh-market gradient.
People drop the pear emoji for healthy snack talk, cozy fall vibes, and charcuterie-board brags (pear + brie = chef’s kiss). It’s also perfect for British-flavored sarcasm—“everything went pear-shaped”—when plans collapse like a souffle. Internet culture gives it a flirty side too, nodding to “pear-shaped” curves—less chaotic than the peach, more demure wink than overt thirst. Expect puns galore (“we make a great pear”) and nostalgic nods to the Nickelodeon “Pear Phone” gag or the Pear character from Annoying Orange. Whether you’re posting orchard selfies, smoothie recipes, or a gentle “you’re sweet” compliment, this emoji delivers soft, supportive energy without shouting.
Definition
A pear is a fruit that grows on a pear tree. Most pears have an easily recognizable shape, with a large round lower section and a smaller top section. A pear shape! Having your body described as "pear shaped" is not fun.
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Emoji History The emoji code/ image log of changes.
This emoji first appeared in OSX / iOS after the iOS 5 update.
