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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Kate Middleton's taste in earrings runs the gamut, but one particular style keeps popping up in her jewelry rotation. Stephanie Petit, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025 Opportunity drawing tickets are available for a chance to win beautiful earrings designed by John Matty Co. or a gift card to Isola Boutique, according to a news release. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025 The former Arsenal midfielder is sporting a black vest, gold chain, earrings and blackout sunglasses. Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025 The designer has subtly tweaked some of the pieces to appeal to the American market, as women here favor lighter-weight earrings than those traditionally worn in India. Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 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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