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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Wear it with slides and a beach tote for a coastal day trip, or elevate it with wedges and statement earrings for a fancier night out. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025 Lauren wore a strapless pale pink chiffon gown with silver embroidery along with dangling diamond earrings while Jeff sported a black suit. Janelle Ash , Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025 The Cudahy council’s second-in-command seems to have recorded the clip at a party, judging by her black halter top, bright red lipstick, fresh hairstyle and fancy earrings, with club music thumping in the background. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025 The pearl earrings often have left an area of green discoloration around the ears. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 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 9 Jul. 2025.

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earring

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

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