Meaning of the word "dog eared" in English

What does "dog eared" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dog eared

US /ˈdɔɡ ˌɪrd/
UK /ˈdɒɡ ˌɪəd/

Adjective

(of a book or paper) having the corners of the pages turned down through use

Example:
My favorite cookbook is completely dog-eared from years of use.
He picked up the old, dog-eared novel from the shelf.