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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During the stream, which has since been deleted and re-uploaded by fans, Kiss of Life wore oversized chains, snapback hats, cornrows and large hoop earrings. Jack Irvin, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Gomez opted for her signature almond shape to lean into the soft vibes, while her fuzzy teddy bear coat and shiny gold hoop earrings made everything feel very quiet luxury. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2025 This trendy huggie earring style features elevated ridges for a dimensional look that works for everything from special occasions to everyday wear. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025 Most notable — her floppy ears became hoop earrings. Michael Paulson, New York Times, 5 Apr. 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earring. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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earring

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

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