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