noun
- holes made through body parts (such as ears, nose, or lips) for wearing jewelry
- jewelry worn in pierced body parts
Examples
- She got three new ear piercings last week.
- The shop specializes in facial piercings and tattoos.
- His piercings caught the light as he turned his head.
- Many schools have dress codes that restrict visible piercings.
- She removed all her piercings before the job interview.
- The piercing artist recommended waiting six weeks before changing the jewelry.
- Nose piercings have become increasingly popular among teenagers.