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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Pearls have also become a bit of a signature for Kate, often reaching for the late Queen Elizabeth II’s Bahrain Pearl drop earrings, crafted from a cache of seven rare pearls that the then-Princess Elizabeth was given by the Hakim of Bahrain as a gift on her wedding day in 1947. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 May 2026 The open neckline left room for a Bulgari collar necklace set with a blue pendant, worn with coordinating earrings. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 May 2026 Princess Kate sported a structured white jacket with a polka dot skirt by Self-Portrait, topped with a coordinating black and white vintage hat and earrings belonging to the late Queen Elizabeth. Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026 But before the earring could be examined, it was misplaced, officials said. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for earring

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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 17 May. 2026.

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earring

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

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