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

At 67, her winsome singing voice is remarkably unchanged from the era of big hair and dangly earrings. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Two years ago, my mother bought a pair of diamond earrings for the two of us to split. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026

Specialized compartments for rings, statement necklaces, and dainty earrings keep each piece accessible, plus the soft material prevents tangling and damage. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026

Layer contrasting tanks, add playful socks to your favorite sneakers, or reach for bold statement earrings. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 July 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