tinnitus
noun/tɪˈnaɪtəs/
Frequency rank: #15,363 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound heard in the ears with no external source.
Example sentence
After the loud concert, she experienced tinnitus that kept her awake all night.
Synonyms & related words
- ringing
- buzzing
- hissing
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