earring

noun

ear·​ring ˈir-(ˌ)iŋ How to pronounce earring (audio)
-ˌriŋ
: an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe

Examples of earring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The visual artist kept her makeup and accessories minimal, going for a single pair of drop earrings. Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024 Take his award-winning Nautilus earrings, for example. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024 Online shops and local vendors have put together a full array of creative, limited-edition merchandise: earrings, baby onesies, ornaments, games, banners and more. Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2024 The Oscar winner did, however, have a hand in the creation of what’s elegantly placed on a luxe tray in front of her: a three-piece Chopard high jewelry set comprising a necklace, earrings and oversized ring (all one of a kind) featuring emeralds, turquoise and rubellite gemstones. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024 Keeping with the oversized theme, the Hollywood titan also donned a pair of two-toned, geometric sunglasses and gold drop earrings. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024 Her store sells vintage clothing, turquoise bracelets and earrings, silk scrunchies, moonstone rings, antiques, locally made and fair trade pieces, scented candles, and more. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024 Delicate chain necklaces and statement earrings accompany at least a dozen gold and silver cowrie shells tracing row after row of her braids. Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 14 Mar. 2024 Carpenter wore a sparkling black Tory Burch gown with elegant drop-down earrings. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024

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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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“Earring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earring. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

earring

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

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