ear

/ɪr/
noun
  1. The organ on the side of the head used for hearing.
    • He cupped his ear to hear better in the noisy room.
    • She whispered something in his ear.
    • The doctor checked my ear for signs of infection.
  2. The ability to hear and appreciate sounds, especially in music or language.
    • A musician needs a trained ear to play in tune.
    • He has no ear for rhythm and always dances offbeat.
    • She has a good ear for accents and can tell where someone is from.
  3. The top part of a grain plant (like corn or wheat) that contains the seeds.
    • Each ear of wheat holds dozens of kernels.
    • The children peeled the husks off the ear of corn before cooking it.
    • The farmer harvested an ear of corn from the field.
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