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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Grande went minimal with her accessories, save for a pair of drop earrings. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025 Her sparkling look was topped off with a pair of dangle drop diamond earrings and a diamond bracelet. Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025 Glitter and beading are prohibited, but any accessories from earrings to brooches must match. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025 Moore paired it with large jewel and silver earrings, wearing her extra-long brunette hair in a signature, waved side sweep (crafted by hairstylist to the stars Dimitris Giannetos) and burgundy red nails. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Nov. 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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