earache

noun

ear·​ache ˈir-ˌāk How to pronounce earache (audio)
: an ache or pain in the ear

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Common symptoms are a persistent sore throat, earache, hoarseness, and a lump in the throat or neck. Sayaka Blickenderfer, Health, 21 Nov. 2024 Irritation in your throat and certain nerves can lead to sore throat, cough, trouble swallowing, and earache. Sarah Hudgens, Health, 5 Oct. 2024 Common symptoms are a persistent sore throat, earache, hoarseness, and a lump in the throat or neck. Sayaka Blickenderfer, Health, 21 Nov. 2024 Irritation in your throat and certain nerves can lead to sore throat, cough, trouble swallowing, and earache. Sarah Hudgens, Health, 5 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for earache

Word History

First Known Use

1678, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of earache was in 1678

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“Earache.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earache. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

earache

noun
ear·​ache ˈi(ə)r-ˌāk How to pronounce earache (audio)
: an ache or pain in the ear

Medical Definition

earache

noun
ear·​ache ˈi(ə)r-ˌāk How to pronounce earache (audio)
: an ache or pain in the ear

called also otalgia

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