earache

earache

noun

An earache is when your ear hurts. It can feel like a dull or sharp pain, or like an itch or burning sensation. Earaches usually happen when something is wrong inside your ear, like an infection or too much fluid.

 

Example

  1. I've had a really bad earache for the past few days.
  2. I had to go to the doctor for my earache.
  3. I've been taking medication for my earache, but it doesn't seem to be doing much.