eardrop

[ eer-drop ]

noun

1. an earring with a pendant.

eardrop

/ ˈɪəˌdrɒp /

noun

1. a pendant earring

Word History and Origins

Origin of eardrop¹

First recorded in 1710–20; ear ¹ + drop

Example Sentences

Prescription eardrops containing a corticosteroid and an antibiotic or an anti-fungal agent can clear up such infections quickly.

From Seattle Times

The doctor put her on eardrops, with a follow-up.

From Washington Post

"It's been almost a week, and I still can't find a bottle of eardrops in any of the stores here. They say it's out of stock," Lama said as he clasped his son's hand.

From Los Angeles Times

Rosenfeld co-wrote his specialty’s latest swimmer’s ear guidelines, which call for shifting away from routine use of oral antibiotics in favor of topical treatment using antibiotic eardrops and, if needed, over the counter pain medicines.

From Washington Post

Fuchsias were hung at the ears for eardrops, green leaves were pinned with leaf stems into little caps and bonnets and aprons, Foxgloves made dainty children's gloves.

From Project Gutenberg