eardrum
noun
eardrums
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pluralof eardrum.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Why must it take a pickaxe to the eardrums?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
This crew - smallish in number but sufficiently large to assault the eardrums of the management and players - are an odd bunch.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026
The sparse landscaping on the thoroughfares left sidewalks exposed to the bright sun, and the constant rumble of trucks and buses assaulted the eardrums.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2025
When those vibrations reach our ears, they send a vibration through our eardrums, which is recognized in the brain as sound.
From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2025
Some water entered his eardrums and froze, blocking out sound.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
