: having ears especially of a specified kind or number
a big-eared man
golden-eared corn

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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 There's a great selection of dog-eared books to peruse, often by local authors or about local subjects. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for eared

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eared was before the 12th century

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“Eared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eared. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

Medical Definition

: having ears especially of a specified kind or number
a big-eared man
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