: an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe
Examples of earring in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebThe royal regularly reaches for the pieces, including wearing the earrings at the Commonwealth Day service in 2023.—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024 O’Hara, a 2015 Tony winner for her leading role in The King and I, donned a pink peplum gown and emerald earrings, while Moayed, a two-time Tony nominee himself (though he is perhaps better known these days as Stewy from Succession), opted for a taupe pinstripe suit.—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 17 June 2024 Lively paired the bold dress with sparkling Christian Louboutin heels and mismatched jewelry, including a variety of rings and earrings evoking Bloom's eclectic style from the movie.—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 15 June 2024 Horsman said a report about the earrings was never turned over to Hemme’s defense attorney.—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for earring
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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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