adj Uncommon

pierced

peerst

Pierced (adj) means Punctured or perforated, or having a body piercing. Example: “She has pierced ears and a pierced nose.”

adj

Punctured or perforated, or having a body piercing.

"She has pierced ears and a pierced nose."

How to use pierced

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribing something that has been punctured, or a person with a body piercing.

Word forms

more pierced comparative, most pierced superlative

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What does “pierced” mean?

The word “pierced” means punctured or perforated, or having a body piercing. In plain terms, describing something that has been punctured, or a person with a body piercing.

How do you pronounce “pierced”?

“Pierced” is pronounced peerst (/pɪɹst/ in IPA).

How do you use “pierced” in a sentence?

Here is “pierced” used in a sentence: “She has pierced ears and a pierced nose.”

What part of speech is “pierced”?

“Pierced” is an adjective.

Is “pierced” a common word?

“Pierced” is an uncommon word in modern English.