body piercing
noun
the piercing of a part of the body, as the navel, in order to insert an ornamental ring or stud.
body piercings
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pluralof body piercing.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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How to Trade the War: Avoid Gimmicky Strategies and Overheated Assets Why you ought to consider drastic investing moves the same way you should think about body piercings or tattoos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
When Carl Lentz co-founded Hillsong Church New York in 2010, he emerged as a media spectacle known particularly for his unconventional look: tattoo sleeves, body piercings, Supreme sweatshirts, sagging pants, snapbacks and aviator glasses.
From Salon ● May 27, 2023
Race director Niels Wittich reiterated before the inaugural Miami Grand Prix it is prohibited to wear body piercings or neck chains in competition.
From BBC ● May 6, 2022
The FIA on Thursday tightened its ban on non-regulatory underwear and body piercings by making it part of official scrutineering, meaning such choices are subject to review by race officials.
From Seattle Times ● May 6, 2022
She loves traditional forms of art but also admires it in abstract paintings, body piercings and tattoos.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 29, 2016
