Examples of earring in a Sentence
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In addition to the rings, Jenner wore multiple silver earrings and even brought a few knitted bags and some black flip-flops with her to the beach.
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Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Featuring dividers and small compartments, Mom will have more than enough space for her earrings, necklaces, and bracelets.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
In the market for a simple silver ring or stud earrings?
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2024
The jewel was part of a collection of 19 pieces using major stones, including supple diamond knot earrings finished with swinging fancy yellow diamonds and rare Mozambican rubies set in a modern geometric setting.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Her shimmering strapless evening gown was patterned with stars and complemented by dangling earrings and a mink stole.
—Paul Alexander, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Her hair was worn in an up-do with no neck jewelry strategically placed, but a pair of dangling earrings, designed by Bvlgari, were seen on the actress.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024
The visual artist kept her makeup and accessories minimal, going for a single pair of drop earrings.
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
Take his award-winning Nautilus earrings, for example.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024
Featuring dividers and small compartments, Mom will have more than enough space for her earrings, necklaces, and bracelets.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2024
In the market for a simple silver ring or stud earrings?
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Apr. 2024
The jewel was part of a collection of 19 pieces using major stones, including supple diamond knot earrings finished with swinging fancy yellow diamonds and rare Mozambican rubies set in a modern geometric setting.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Her shimmering strapless evening gown was patterned with stars and complemented by dangling earrings and a mink stole.
—Paul Alexander, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024
Her hair was worn in an up-do with no neck jewelry strategically placed, but a pair of dangling earrings, designed by Bvlgari, were seen on the actress.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024
The visual artist kept her makeup and accessories minimal, going for a single pair of drop earrings.
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
Take his award-winning Nautilus earrings, for example.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of earring was
before the 12th century
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“Earring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earring. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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earring
noun
ear·ring
-ˌriŋ 
: an ornament for the earlobe
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