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

The motif appears in necklaces with interlocking links, substantial bracelets, earrings, and rings, each playing with the shape's elegant proportions. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026

Along with her Calvin Klein look, Ortega, who was styled by longtime collaborator Enrique Melendez, wore golden stacker mini hoop earrings by Suzanne Kalan, with platform booties by Christian Louboutin. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Edebiri’s dangling earrings also provided a welcome pop of color, with their wine-hue complementing her berry lipstick. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

The two exchanged multiple friendly-sounding texts over three days from Oct 21-24, and then, after a week of silence, Jane Doe texted again pressing him to look for her lost earrings. — Anna Schecter, CBS News, 13 Oct. 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