earring

noun

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ear·ring | \ ˈir-(ˌ)iŋ

, -ˌriŋ \

Definition of earring

: an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe

Examples of earring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web My personal favourite is the diamond gold single earring. — Felicity Carter, Forbes, 7 June 2021 An earring that appeared to match the necklace Kristin is wearing on the billboard. — Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 8 May 2021 Frantically searching the floor for an earring is nobody’s idea of an eventful night. — Chris Hachey, BGR, 13 May 2021 An earring that appeared to match the necklace Kristin is wearing on the billboard. — Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 8 May 2021 Everything is crisp: his fade, the lines shaved into his eyebrows; jewelry glints all around him, a diamond stud earring, chains, a gold watch worn loose. — Justin Torres, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2021 It can be shoved down the drain in your kitchen sink to retrieve a missing earring. — Popsci Commerce Team, Popular Science, 17 Mar. 2021 The weight of an earring is always something to keep in consideration as much as the shape, or the sparkle. — Daisy Shaw-ellis, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2020 There is a secret as to why her hoops are a cut above the rest: Each style is hollow and lightweight, but still maintains the appearance of a heavy earring. — Katie Attardo, Marie Claire, 2 Dec. 2020

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