pierced

1 of 2

adjective

ˈpirst How to pronounce pierced (audio)
Synonyms of piercednext
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

pierced

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of pierce

Examples of pierced in a Sentence

Adjective a tattooed and pierced musician
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Adjective
Dior’s Hardcore era, with pierced bags from 20 years ago that are still deeply coveted. — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Now, with her nipple necklace, Lizzo proves that the pierced dress is here to stay. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 May 2026 Mira- Bright pink hair styled in high pigtails, brown eyes with custom eyeshadow and pierced ears, wearing a cropped black graphic t-shirt, black fingerless gloves, yellow skirt and black boots. — Ashley Ferrer, Florida Times-Union, 28 Jan. 2026 Splatter screen materials The actual screen which contains the splatter is typically made of either silicone, pierced metal or mesh. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pierced

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of pierced was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing pierced

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“Pierced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pierced. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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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

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