# eared

/ˈɪɹd/ (US) · /ˈiəd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/eared
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

having ears. You use this to describe animals or people when you want to focus on their ears.

For teachers: possessing ears. Often used in biological or anatomical contexts to describe the physical characteristics of a species.

## Examples

- The eared owl is a common bird in this forest.
- The zookeeper noted that the eared mammals were more active during the cooler morning hours.
- While many nocturnal creatures rely on echolocation, the eared species in this region use their large, sensitive ears to locate prey in the dense underbrush.

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