English Explanatory Dictionary

earache

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pain in the middle or inner ear.
  2. Annoyance or aggravation caused by noise, especially the sound of someone nagging, complaining, issuing orders, etc.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪə̯ɹeɪk/ /ˈiɹeɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-earache.wav

Word forms

earache earaches

Etymology

From ear + ache.

Synonyms

otalgia otodynia
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