Definition of earring
:an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe
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Recent Examples of earring from the Web
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He was reported to be wearing a red shirt, black shoes, and earrings.
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WXIA reported the earring was worth more than $100,000.
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Democrats are funny about that sort of thing: See Melissa Harris-Perry’s tampon earrings, etc.
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A hoop earring found 13 years ago by utility workers in what was once a forlorn road of Platte County told only part of the horrific tale.
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Another question is the owner of the purse, which contained innocuous items including a pencil, a lipstick, a brush, one silver earring, and two black and white pictures of unidentified women contained in plastic.
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The royal paired her new summer haircut with a black-and-white polka dot dress from Dolce and Gabbana, strappy sandals, Oscar de la Renta pearl earrings, and a simple white Victoria Beckham handbag.
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The new parents made quite the glamorous pair at the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in February, where Huntington-Whiteley dazzled in a long silver Versace gown and and Nirav Modi earrings.
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The stones are just as gorgeous in earrings, necklaces and bracelets.
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First Known Use of earring
before 12th century
EARRING Defined for English Language Learners
earring
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Definition of earring for English Language Learners
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: a piece of jewelry that is worn on the ear and especially on the earlobe
EARRING Defined for Kids
earring
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ear·ring
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Definition of earring for Students
:an ornament worn on the ear
Learn More about earring
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See words that rhyme with earring Spanish Central: Translation of earring Nglish: Translation of earring for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about earring
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