eared

adjective

ˈird 

: having ears especially of a specified kind or number

a big-eared man

golden-eared corn

Examples of eared in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Most of the books were dog-eared, broken in, and worn out from the years of little hands taking them on and off the shelves. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 30 June 2026

Then there were the jug-eared goofball characters, which some scholars of the art form call halfwits, while others prefer snerds. — Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026

The partnership celebrates American style with a touch of the big-eared mouse and all of his friends. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026

So the Mandalorian bounty hunter and his big-eared sidekick get roped into fighting the good fight. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 18 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing eared

• bat-eared fox
• crop-eared
• dog-eared
• eared seal
• jug-eared
• lop-eared
• rabbit-eared bandicoot
• short-eared owl

Rhymes for eared

• adhered
• appeared
• bluebeard
• cashiered
• endeared
• premiered
• revered
• uncleared
• veneered
• cheered
• cleared
• feared

Medical Definition

eared

adjective

ˈi(ə)rd 

: having ears especially of a specified kind or number

a big-eared man