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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Rihanna teamed the dress with oversized earrings and a rose ring and, for a casual twist, some lime green sneakers. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 As for her accessories, Elba wore a pair of statement earrings by Chopard. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025 Some of her favorite pieces are the decorative pillows and the bathroom sink, which includes a tiny beaded drain stopper and earring studs as faucets. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025 The actress added drop earrings and wore her shoulder-length hair in soft waves. Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for earring

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 11 Sep. 2025.

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earring

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

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