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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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Reviewers agree the children, tweens, and teenagers in their lives love wearing these earrings. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025 Queen Maxima coordinated her pointed-toe pumps with her dress and added a pair of green earrings to accentuate the primary color choice of the look. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025 The interior has several padded ring cushions, larger slots for earrings and bracelets, and even three hooks hidden behind a small mirror to keep your necklaces knot-free. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025 At the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London this week, Kate opted for sentimental jewelry once again, in the form of a pair of dazzling Cartier earrings that belonged to the late Queen. Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earring. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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earring

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

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