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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Wilson wore a flowing blue and green floral long-sleeve jumpsuit with a navy belt and statement gold earrings to the event. Chiara Kim, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024 Tuttle paired the shiny ensemble with a pair of metallic sandal heels and gold earrings. Marissa Muller, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024 Monica Vinader Siren Wire Earrings Give this 18k gold vermeil and green onyx earrings to something extra special this year. Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 Harris’s earrings have a double band, and the Nova earrings only have one. Chloe Iris Kennedy, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earring. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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earring

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

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