earache
pronunciation
How to pronounce earache in British English:
UK [ˈɪəreɪk]
How to pronounce earache in American English:
US [ˈɪreɪk]
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- Noun:
- an ache localized in the middle or inner ear
Word Origin
- earache (n.)
- also ear-ache, 1789, from ear (n.1) + ache (n.).
Example
- 1. Teacher : I have an earache and a stomachache .
- 2. I 've had an earache for the past few days .
- 3. She says that she has an earache .
- 4. I will consult the doctor for my earache .
- 5. My head is throbbing and I have a bad earache .