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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In one video, a 14-year-old McRae appears in front of her keyboard in a burgundy velvet pullover, her silver hoop earrings peeking out from under her hair. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2025 Speaking to reporters on an earrings call on Friday, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos voiced confidence about government approval of the merger. Max Zahn, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2025 As for jewelry, the actress went minimal, save for a ring and small earrings to accessorize her look and add a few touches of sparkle. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025 Minimalist jewelry, like dainty necklaces and understated rings, goes well with bolder short dresses; dial things up with statement earrings or puffy headbands. Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2025 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

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“Earring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earring. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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earring

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

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