earring

noun

ear·​ring ˈir-(ˌ)iŋ 

-ˌriŋ

: an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe

Examples of earring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For her court appearance, Kardashian ignored warnings against statement baubles, accessorizing a black skirt suit with a 22-carat ring on her right hand, earrings, ear cuffs and a necklace designer Samer Halimeh New York revealed cost $3 million. —Erin Jensen, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025

The jaw-dropping blue ensemble included earrings that belonged to Queen Elizabeth II, along with the Royal Family Order and the Royal Victorian Order sash and star. —Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 Dec. 2025

On the accessories front, the businesswoman opted for dainty pearl-drop earrings and round silver glasses. —Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 4 Dec. 2025

Visitors can expect to find dolls, jewelry, flower pins, painted silk clothing and scarves, origami earrings and more. —Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for earring

• cheering
• clearing
• earing
• fearing
• gearing
• hearing
• jeering
• leering
• nearing
• peering
• rearing
• searing

Kids Definition

earring

noun

ear·​ring -ˌriŋ 

: an ornament for the earlobe