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

Both Kate’s $3,850 earrings and $250 necklace paid tribute to Diana. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

As for accessories to her look, Bullock sported a layered necklace and earrings courtesy of Jessica McCormack. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

This comes after Markle recently wore a pair of diamond and sapphire earrings that once belonged to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, to the David Foster Foundation’s 40th anniversary celebration in Canada. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 7 Sep. 2026

The rattle of a bride’s gold earring or the rasp of straightener steam through a bride’s hair takes on a panic-inducingly eerie quality thanks to Marie-Clotilde Chery’s chilling sound design. — Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 6 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