piercing
pier
ˈpɪr
pir
cing
sɪng
sing
British pronunciation
/pˈi‍əsɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "piercing"in English

Piercing
01

a piece of jewelry designed to be worn in a body piercing, such as earrings, nose rings, or other decorative items

piercing definition and meaning

What is a "piercing"?

A piercing is a type of jewelry that is worn on various parts of the body that have been punctured with a needle to create a hole for the jewelry to be inserted. Piercings can be made on the ears, nose, eyebrows, lips, tongue, nipples, and even on the belly button or genitals. Different types of jewelry can be used for different piercings, such as studs, hoops, barbells, or captive bead rings. Piercings can be both decorative and symbolic, with various cultural and personal meanings attached to them. They require proper care and cleaning to avoid infections or other complications.

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She wore a gold piercing in her nostril.
His favorite piercing was a small diamond stud in his ear.
02

a hole made in the body for the insertion of jewelry, typically in the ear, nose, or other areas

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She wore a diamond stud in her ear piercing.
Body piercings have become a popular form of self-expression.
piercing
01

(of sound) extremely high-pitched or intense that seems to cut through other sounds

piercing definition and meaning
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The piercing scream of the alarm woke everyone in the building.
Her piercing voice could be heard over the noisy crowd.
02

impactful and sharp, displaying keen insight or perceptiveness

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His piercing questions revealed the truth no one else saw.
She gave a piercing analysis that shifted the entire discussion.
03

having a harsh, biting quality, often used to describe cold or wind that feels overwhelmingly intense

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The piercing cold of the winter morning made it hard to stay outside for long.
We huddled together, trying to escape the piercing wind that swept across the field.
04

having an intense, sharp emotional impact

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The piercing grief in her eyes was impossible to ignore.
His piercing regret lingered long after the argument ended.
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