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earsplitting

American  
[eer-split-ing] / ˈɪərˌsplɪt ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. ear-piercing.

    an earsplitting explosion.


Etymology

Origin of earsplitting

First recorded in 1880–85; ear 1 + splitting

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An earsplitting techno-accompanied dance party turns into a raid and a wild rebellion by the “queens”—likely a reference to the Stonewall uprising.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 5, 2025

International Airport flight path and have to contend with both helicopters and the earsplitting sonic reality of jets landing and taking off.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2025

Walker fondly recalls those glory seasons, when the Phillies made consecutive World Series trips in 2008 and 2009, and all the excitement, the earsplitting noise that made Citizens Bank Park the place to be.

From Washington Times Oct. 15, 2023

As Rodriguez raced home, the earsplitting din of the 47,402 fans in attendance had been silenced and the cheers from the Mariners dugouts and the fans intermittently dispersed throughout the stadium could be heard.

From Seattle Times Oct. 7, 2022

The band was whipping through its repertoire at the usual earsplitting volume.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

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