: 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
Word History
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