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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Also stolen were a matching emerald necklace and emerald earrings worn by Marie-Louise, the second wife of Napoleon, as well as a tiara and large brooch that belonged to Empress Eugénie. Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025 As for jewelry, Bieber took a minimalist approach and further contrasted her overall look by wearing a pair of delicate drop pearl earrings. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025 If done successfully, some say those smaller pieces could later go up for sale as part of a new necklace, earrings or other jewelry, without turning too many heads. Dave Smith, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025 Gomez, all smiles, took to the red carpet in a shimmering satin pink-purple mini-dress with a matching extra-long shawl and pumps, styled simply with Effy drop diamond earrings. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 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

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

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