: an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe
Examples of earring in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebWilliams also wore a diamond tennis necklace and pair of small hoop earrings.—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024 The Emmy winner kept her accessories simple and only wore diamond stud earrings and one singular diamond ring.—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for earring
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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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