: an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe
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Simplicity was the approach Dhowre Elba took with her accessories, favoring delicate earrings to complete her ensemble.—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026 Paltrow added on stilettos, jeweled drop earrings, and multiple rings.—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026 This time around, the royal teamed her sharp tailoring with a tonal pussybow blouse from Me+Em, DeMellier’s chocolate-brown suede Hudson bag, and matching Gianvito Rossi pumps, along with her Cartier Trinity earrings.—Emily Chan, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026 Her hair was styled in a long ponytail, which displayed her statement earrings.—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026 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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