1
: having holes
especially
: decorated with perforations
2
: having the flesh punctured for the attachment of a piece of jewelry
pierced ears
a pierced tongue
3
: designed for pierced ears
pierced earrings
Examples of pierced in a Sentence
a tattooed and pierced musician
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Meanwhile, the pierced silhouette is also offered in flat mules, 60mm heels and wedges.
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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, those looking for an even more daring look can opt for a pierced style.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2025
As for the details, Mescal already had a pierced right ear, but in order to stay accurate to images of Shakespeare, who wore his earring on the other side, the actor pierced his left ear for the role.
—Clarissa Cruz, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
On Roan's pinkies and thumbs, Sun applied the newspaper print like a French manicure, then covered the tip in pearls and hung a skinny string of pearls from the tips for a pierced effect.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Nov. 2025
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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, those looking for an even more daring look can opt for a pierced style.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2025
As for the details, Mescal already had a pierced right ear, but in order to stay accurate to images of Shakespeare, who wore his earring on the other side, the actor pierced his left ear for the role.
—Clarissa Cruz, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
On Roan's pinkies and thumbs, Sun applied the newspaper print like a French manicure, then covered the tip in pearls and hung a skinny string of pearls from the tips for a pierced effect.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pierced
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“Pierced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pierced. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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