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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Longoria continued her ivory color scheme with a clutch, and augmented her look with warm tones thanks to her small gold hoop earrings and strappy gold sandal heels. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025 Consider Madewell’s roomy hobo bag in dark brown (the perfect laptop bag) or Tory Burch’s crossbody option, as essentials to wear throughout the season; then spring for a new accompaniments—like minimalist-friendly gold earrings, a sleek belt, or classic sunnies in tortoise shell. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025 For the second game of the series, Varner also wore a blond wig, big hoop earrings, a necklace with a cross, and purple eye shadow to complete the look. Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025 Brides in South Asia are famously decked out in the precious metal – necklaces, earrings, nose rings, hair pieces and amulets – that can be gifted or inherited. Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 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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