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

Middleton’s jewelry accessories, meanwhile, included nods to one of her go-to designers — a pair of leaf drop earrings by British fine jewelry brand Kiki McDonough. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

Hoops, versatile dual sided earrings, drop styles and ear cuffs take your look to the next level with a beautiful necklace and serpent cuff bracelet to add the finishing touches. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

The actress accessorized with some polka-dot tights, open-toe heels, and drop earrings. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 Sep. 2026

The feather earrings draw from Our Lady of Doves (1988), while one dress repeats a drawing of two boxers that is another recurring motif of Drexler’s appearing in color, Going Down, and black and white, On the Nose (both 1991). — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 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