Body Modification Terms

noun the soft, fleshy part at the bottom of the ear

• The doctor examined her ear lobe for any signs of infection.
• She got a new piercing on her ear lobe and it looks great!
• I can't believe he got a tattoo on his ear lobe, that's so cool.
• His words were like a gentle touch on her ear lobe, soothing and comforting.

noun a small hole made in a part of the body for the insertion of jewelry

verb gerund or present participle form of the verb 'pierce'

adjective having a sharp or penetrating quality

• The piercing sound of the alarm woke me up from my deep sleep.
• Her piercing gaze made me feel uncomfortable during the meeting.
• I got a new piercing on my ear, it looks so cool!
• His piercing words cut through her heart like a knife.