earache
noun
pain in the ear; otalgia.
earaches
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pluralof earache.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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These plants—in the form of ointments, potions, or burning smoke—were prescribed for everything from earaches and toothaches to flatulence and “pains of the womb.”
From Science Magazine ● Feb. 7, 2024
Treatments for seven conditions such as sore throats and earaches are now available directly from pharmacists, without the need to visit a doctor.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2024
Though potentially heard as background in the acoustic landscape, it can trigger earaches, respiratory impairment, irritability, and other long-term adverse effects.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2023
Two decades ago, she routinely prescribed antibiotics and saw patients with “strep throat, earaches and wheezing,” she said.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2022
Q: What is the best way to relieve earaches caused by changes in cabin pressure?
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
