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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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, 13 July 2025 This jewelry organizer, for instance, includes necklace clips, ring holders, translucent zipper pockets, and an earring plate for easy access to your bling. Nicol Natale, People.com, 10 July 2025 Indeed, the on-sale picks — including diamond pendant necklaces, 14-karat gold tennis bracelets, and minimalist hoop earrings that will catch the sun’s rays — work flawlessly as a gift for the wife, mom, or girlfriend who seems to have everything and yet, naturally, always wants more. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 9 July 2025 On the catwalk, Kardashian wore a form-fitting, ivory midi slip dress with lace trim and an old Hollywood updo reportedly inspired by Elizabeth Taylor, paired with the late actress' multimillion-dollar diamond earrings. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 9 July 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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