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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Women in headscarves and long coats share the sidewalk with groups of young men and women in baggy jeans with body piercings and tattoos.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
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
The FIA tightened its ban on non-regulatory underwear and body piercings with the rule part of official scrutineering, meaning such choices are subject to review by race officials.
From Seattle Times ● May 27, 2022
Buc-ee’s has a strict employee dress code: no visible body piercings or tattoos, “unnatural” dyed hair, open-toed shoes or torn or faded clothing.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 14, 2019
