Synonyms for

Ears

Verb / ɪrz / / i:rz / Another word for ears — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ears are the part of the body that humans and animals use to hear sounds.

Synonyms & similar words

ear spike pinna auricle capitulum auricles lobes receptors

Synonyms by register

Formal

auditory organs hearing apparatus

Informal

lobes flaps

Literary

auricles pinnae

Antonyms

mouth nose eyes tongue throat

Common collocations

  • prick up ears
  • lend an ear
  • all ears
  • by ear
  • turn a deaf ear
  • ears ringing
  • ears open
  • ears closed

Word family

noun ear
adjective earlike
adverb earily

Usage note

The word 'ears' primarily refers to the organs of hearing. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to the ability to hear or understand.

Example sentences

  1. My ears are cold in the winter.
  2. The dog's ears perked up when he heard a noise.
  3. I can hear the music with my ears.
  4. She whispered in my ear.
  5. The bunny's ears are long and floppy.

Quotes

  • The ears are the windows to the soul.
  • A whisper in your ear is louder than a shout in your face.
  • The ears of men are lesser agents of belief than their eyes.

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