Word
pierced
US/ˈpɪɹst/
UK/pˈiəst/
Definitions
01body jewellery
adj. having a hole made in a part of your body so that you can wear jewellery.
adj. describing a body part, typically the ears, nose, or navel, that has been punctured to accommodate jewellery.
“She showed off her newly pierced ears at the party.”
“The studio specialises in pierced ears for children, ensuring a sterile environment and gentle technique to minimise discomfort.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it describes.
02perforated or patterned
adj. having a hole or a pattern of holes cut through a surface.
adj. perforated or punctured; often used to describe decorative metalwork or woodwork with cut-out patterns.
“The light shone through the pierced metal lampshade, creating patterns on the wall.”
“The artisan spent weeks crafting the pierced silver screen, ensuring each geometric opening was perfectly symmetrical.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Sunday’s attack pierced the belief that security in the Caribbean country was improving.” Scan code
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