part of speech: noun
definition 1: the organ of hearing in people and some other animals.
definition 2: sense of hearing.
- When her shouts reached our ears, we ran in the direction of the sound.
definition 3: an ability to hear sounds clearly and accurately.
- He has a good ear for music.
phrase: in one ear and out the other
derivation: earlike (adj.)
Word Builder: ear +
earache: an ache in the ear.
earmuffs: a warm covering for the ears.
earplugs: small pieces that you put into your ears to block noise.
earring: a piece of jewelry worn in the ear.