: an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe
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Davis accessorized her look with pieces of jewelry courtesy of Reza, including a pair of silver statement earrings.—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025 For evening plans, slip into strappy heels, add a pair of statement earrings, and let the dress speak for itself.—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025 Fans of the Duchess of Sussex's jewelry are also in luck, with links to her Maya Brenner necklace and Ariel Gordon stud earrings featured.—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025 The country music legend accessorized her look with a pair of statement earrings.—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 20 Mar. 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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