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 Broadway star and Glee actress stepped out in New York City and wore a short black dress with an elegant square neckline, complete with matching strappy heels, a mini bag, and dainty earrings. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026 While earring stacks have dominated jewelry trends for years, one-piece ear cuffs give major main character energy and are the perfect grab-and-go accessory for styling this summer. Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 24 May 2026 As for her accessories, the Bulgari global brand ambassador wore a ring and earrings from the luxury jeweler’s Serpenti line. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 To be a little bold, try pairing them with the floral earring trend also taking off right now. Rosana Lai, Glamour, 22 May 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earring. Accessed 26 May. 2026.

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earring

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

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