pierced

adjective

ˈpirst 

1

: having holes

especially : decorated with perforations

2

: having the flesh punctured for the attachment of a piece of jewelry

pierced ears

a pierced tongue

3

: designed for pierced ears

pierced earrings

Examples of pierced in a Sentence

a tattooed and pierced musician

Recent Examples on the Web

Mescal brought his acting intensity to sketches like one about a college student whose parents hate his new pierced ear, a scene about an actor struggling with a commercial for an Italian restaurant, and a pitch-perfect portrayal of his fellow countryman Bono late in the show. —Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024

Two days after the bee attack, the man went to the Wills Eye Hospital with worsening vision and pain in the pierced eye. —Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 28 June 2024

Sylvia Toledano Gina Gold-Plated Clip Earrings These clip-ons from Sylvia Toledano will certainly steal the show for those without pierced ears. —Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Aug. 2023

Additionally, there are five serving utensils included in the set including a tablespoon, a pierced tablespoon, a serving fork, a sugar spoon, and a butter knife. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2023

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pierced

• pierced ears

Kids Definition

pierced

adjective

1

: having holes

2

: having a hole for the attachment of a piece of jewelry

pierced ears

a pierced tongue

3

: designed for pierced ears

pierced earrings