swimmer's ear

American  

noun

Pathology.

1. an inflammation of the outer ear occurring in persons who swim for long periods or fail to dry the ears.

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Example Sentences

A: You can purchase over-the-counter ear drops to prevent swimmer’s ear.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2024

Major culprits included bacteria that cause a dangerous pneumonia called Legionnaires disease; Pseudomonas, which causes a rash and swimmer’s ear; and, again, the diarrhea-dealing parasite, Cryptosporidium.

From The Verge • Jun. 29, 2018

And then, of course, there’s swimmer’s ear, which can plague even the casual watergoer, and hypothermia from the springs’ 72-degree constancy.

From Washington Post • Jun. 15, 2018

Chlorine disinfectants can quickly disarm bacteria and viruses, preventing waterborne illnesses such as cholera, as well as less dramatic maladies like swimmer’s ear.

From Slate • May 27, 2016

Using a customized computer chip that maintains gentle airflow and monitors heating, the DryEar does what other swimmer's ear products can't do.

From Time Magazine Archive