: an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe
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That offering included 12 unisex pieces with that signature checkerboard pattern, such as earrings, rings, and bracelets.—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 May 2025 The actress paired the look with just a pair of silver earrings in the shape of leaves, and wore her hair straight and parted in the middle.—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2025 Within every bracelet, necklace, ring and earring lies not just craftsmanship, but a piece of Roberto Coin’s imagination.—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025 Both textures are interpreted into rings, bracelets, and earrings.—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for earring
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of earring was
before the 12th century
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