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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The singer paired the look with strappy black high-heel shoes, multiple rings and dangling earrings, choosing to wear her hair in a low bun with a few pieces left out, and blunt bangs. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026 Today, Nemahsis stylishly wears a dark brown scarf on her head with large earrings and discreet makeup for a natural vibe. Michael Hollett, SPIN, 14 June 2026 Kate, who has been married to Diana's son William for 15 years, often pays tribute to her late mother-in-law through her clothing and jewelry choices, from double-breasted coat dresses to pearl-drop earrings. Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 13 June 2026 According to the brand's website, the earrings were designed to look like a head of cauliflower, and each pearl on the earrings features its own small diamond at the center surrounded by gold. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 June 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

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earring

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

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