earring

noun

ear·​ring ˈir-(ˌ)iŋ 

-ˌriŋ

: an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe

Examples of earring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An employee attempted to prevent Gilder from leaving and slapped the ring out of his hand, but Gilder was able to escape the room, and then the store, with the two pairs of earrings. — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Along with her badge, sash and star of the Royal Victorian Order, Middleton wore Queen Mary’s diamond choker bracelet, as well as the Greville diamond chandelier earrings, both of which previously belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

It’s also played for laughs in one scene as Matt gets caught mid-transformation, sporting a little black dress and earrings. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026

Statement earrings and sleek sunglasses complete the look with minimalist flair. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for earring

• cheering
• clearing
• earing
• fearing
• gearing
• hearing
• jeering
• leering
• nearing
• peering
• rearing
• searing

Kids Definition

earring

noun

ear·​ring -ˌriŋ 

: an ornament for the earlobe