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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Cambodians in attendance were able to see the ancient crowns, rings, earrings and necklaces in person for the first time. Will Croxton, CBS News, 28 June 2026 Her personal items — including earrings, high heels, blow dryer and hair spray — were strewn across the lot. Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 27 June 2026 There, chic diamond necklaces lay in glass boxes on navy blue velvet, and bracelets, earrings and rings were on show in custom antique jewelry boxes made from an assortment of 1950s tins. Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 26 June 2026 The Saudi Suite A wedding gift from Crown Prince Fahd of Saudi Arabia, the Burmese sapphire and diamond Saudi Suite consisted of a necklace, pendants, a ring, a bracelet, earrings, and a rather gaudy watch. Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026 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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