eared

1 of 2

adjective

ˈird 

: having ears especially of a specified kind or number

a big-eared man

golden-eared corn

eared

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of ear entry 3

Examples of eared in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

While Hemingway never commented about Catcher publicly, he was said to have stored a dog-eared copy of the novel, personalized by Salinger, in his beloved Havana abode. — Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026

In Connecticut, roughly a dozen species are on the federal Endangered Species Act, including the roseate tern, piping plover, rufa red knot, Indiana bat, Northern long-eared bat, and bog turtle. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

The area is home to an endangered species, the long-eared bat. — CBS News, 12 July 2026

The area is home to the long-eared bat, an endangered species. — John Hanna, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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