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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With metallic outfits and coordinating accessories, including silver hooped earrings, sparkling necklaces, super-cool shades, silver heels, and a beaded purse, Barbie Deluxe’s look is one that reigns supreme. Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025 As for glam and accessories, Jackson favored delicate rings, bracelet and dangle earrings in warm tones to augment her red dress. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025 Stylists crouch just out of frame, tugging seams, swapping earrings, brushing stray hairs from her face, while publicists hover nearby. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025 The sparkling moments continued with her jewelry — Blunt completed the glam look with diamond jewelry by De Beers, including diamond chandelier earrings in 18-karat white gold and the brand's matching Arpeggia bracelet. Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025 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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