| earplug |
a rubber or plastic plug that fits into the ear opening to deaden sound or keep out water. |
| earring |
an ornament worn on the earlobe. |
| ear shell |
the ear-shaped shell of the abalone. |
| earshot |
the distance or range over which a voice or other sound can be heard. |
| earsplitting |
loud and shrill enough to be painful to the ears. |
| earth |
(often cap.) the fifth largest planet in the solar system, which is third in order from the sun and has a diameter of about 7,930 miles. [4 definitions] |
| earthbound |
limited or confined to earth or earthly matters. [3 definitions] |
| earthen |
composed of earth, soil, or dirt. [2 definitions] |
| earthenware |
pottery, dishes, or ornaments made of baked clay. |
| earthiness |
the quality of being realistic, practical, and unpretentious. [3 definitions] |
| earthling |
a human being, considered as a resident of the earth. |
| earthly |
pertaining to the earth as opposed to spiritual or heavenly realms; worldly. [2 definitions] |
| earthman |
a male human being, or person native to earth, esp. in science fiction. |
| earth mother |
(sometimes caps.) the planet earth conceived of as the source of all life. [2 definitions] |
| earthnut |
any of various plants, such as the peanut or truffle, that bear edible underground tubers, enlarged roots, or the like. [2 definitions] |
| earthquake |
a shaking or other movement of part of the earth's surface, resulting from volcanic activity or the sudden release of tension along geologic fault lines. |
| earth science |
any of the sciences, such as geology, geography, or meteorology, dealing with the origin, structure, and composition of the earth and its changes. |
| earthshaking |
challenging or upsetting basic principles, beliefs, or assumptions. |
| earth tone |
any of the muted colors found in nature, such as beige, gray, or moss green. |
| earthward |
to or toward the earth. [2 definitions] |
| earthwork |
an embankment or wall made of earth, usu. for protection against enemy gunfire. [2 definitions] |