swimmer's ear

noun

Otitis externa.

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Meanings

nounswimmer's ear (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineOtitis externa.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
otitis externa

Origin

Since it may be caused by swimming in polluted water.

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APA

swimmer's ear. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/swimmer's%20ear

MLA

“swimmer's ear.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/swimmer's%20ear. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “swimmer's ear,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/swimmer's%20ear.

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