earring

noun

ear·​ring ˈir-(ˌ)iŋ 

-ˌriŋ

: an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe

Examples of earring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As for accessories, Bassett brought the sparkle, sporting a pair of hoop earrings and a sinuous statement necklace with a design that mimicked the overall bent of her Falguni Shane Peacock dress. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Find inspiration from New York Fashion Week street style and pair red pieces together, like a bold red skirt with a burgundy leather jacket and matching earrings. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Hamilton also wore some serious jewels, with a diamond necklace and stud earrings. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026

Clooney complemented her bright yellow dress with a stack of dark brown, yellow, and black bangle bracelets, gold earrings, metallic gold leather wedge heels, and her signature oversized black sunglasses. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for earring

• cheering
• clearing
• earing
• fearing
• gearing
• hearing
• jeering
• leering
• nearing
• peering
• rearing
• searing

Kids Definition

earring

noun

ear·​ring -ˌriŋ 

: an ornament for the earlobe