earring

noun

ear·​ring ˈir-(ˌ)iŋ How to pronounce earring (audio)
-ˌriŋ
: an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe

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Carey accessorized with dripping Levuma jewels, wearing a bracelet, statement earrings and a $15 million diamond necklace to boot. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026 On her arm is a patent leather hand-bag, and on her lobes are pearl earrings, the quintessential royal stone. Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026 Embellish your look with eye-catching accessories, like these dainty star charm earrings by Coach or a velvet headband. Jordan Julian, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026 Then Swifties recalled that the singer wore opal earrings while cheering for the Chiefs at the AFC Championship Game in 2024. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for earring

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 12 Feb. 2026.

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earring

noun
ear·​ring -ˌriŋ How to pronounce earring (audio)
: an ornament for the earlobe

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