Teeth gleam, white as a pearl.

Meaning: This sentence describes the appearance of someone's teeth. It means that their teeth are very clean and shiny, like a pearl.

Choice of Words: Teeth are the hard, bony structures in our mouths used for biting and chewing. Gleam means to shine brightly or reflect light. White is the color of snow or milk. Pearl is a hard, shiny object produced by an oyster. When you put them together, it means that the teeth are very clean and shiny, just like a pearl.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions