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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Simplicity was the approach Dhowre Elba took with her accessories, favoring delicate earrings to complete her ensemble. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026 Paltrow added on stilettos, jeweled drop earrings, and multiple rings. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026 This time around, the royal teamed her sharp tailoring with a tonal pussybow blouse from Me+Em, DeMellier’s chocolate-brown suede Hudson bag, and matching Gianvito Rossi pumps, along with her Cartier Trinity earrings. Emily Chan, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026 Her hair was styled in a long ponytail, which displayed her statement earrings. Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earring. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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earring

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

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