earache

noun

ear·​ache ˈir-ˌāk 

: an ache or pain in the ear

Examples of earache in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Then, while visiting her grandparents in England, Alice, from Belfast in Northern Ireland, developed an earache before having a seizure out of nowhere. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

Making contact with unsafe water can result in nausea and vomiting, respiratory symptoms, eye irritation and earaches. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 26 June 2026

Common symptoms include jaw pain, clicking or popping, headaches, earaches, difficulty chewing and ringing in the ears. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 22 May 2026

The earache has faded, Oksana said. — Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1678, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

earache

noun

ear·​ache ˈi(ə)r-ˌāk 

: an ache or pain in the ear

Medical Definition

earache

noun

ear·​ache ˈi(ə)r-ˌāk 

: an ache or pain in the ear

called also otalgia