English · Body & Health
ear
/ɪər/
[/ɪər/]
organ of hearing
Beginnernoun
Definition
The organ on each side of the head with which a person or animal hears.
Example
He pressed his ear to the door, trying to catch the muffled conversation inside.
He pressed his ear to the door, trying to catch the muffled conversation inside.
Etymology
From Old English 'ēare', of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
'Play it by ear' means to improvise as you go.