: an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe
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The case is perfect for storing my essential jewelry pieces thanks to its ring pillows and small main compartment for earrings, necklaces, or bracelets.—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026 Opt for budget-friendly accessories like these 76-percent-off statement earrings and these retro aviator sunnies.—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026 Elordi is passable in his grungy younger iteration and ludicrous as the adult Heathcliff, back from his glow-up like a looksmaxxing skincare influencer wearing a cunty little earring.—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026 Dimoldenberg’s shoes by Aquazzura; earrings by Cartier High Jewelry.—Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026 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