pierced ears

plural noun

: ears with earlobes that have been pierced for wearing earrings

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And the roar that greeted Von Miller pierced ears down the 16th Street Mall. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026

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“Pierced ears.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pierced%20ears. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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