: an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe
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It’s outfitted with compartments for earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings, including areas with snap closures to keep chains knot-free.—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025 Demi Lovato, for instance, stunned at the 2025 LACMA Art + Film Gala held on November 1, 2025 — donning a strapless Salih Balta gown and six distinct, shoppable James Allen jewelry pieces (rings, necklace, tennis bracelet, and earrings included) that added to her princess-like aesthetic.—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025 Valletta paired the look with gold high heels and statement earrings, opting for natural-toned makeup and wearing her short blonde hair in a deep side part.—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025 These 70s inspired butterfly stud earrings are a nostalgic nod to a vibrant era.—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for earring
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of earring was
before the 12th century
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