: an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe
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Related Articles The actress accessorized her look with long, dangling diamond earrings and statement rings.—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025 Among the dozens of shops is Knotty Bliss, which sells jewelry (earrings from 30 dollars) and handbags (from 120 dollars) crocheted by the local artist Gail Coulthrust-Fitzpatrick.—Patrick Scott, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025 The prominent expert in antique and vintage jewelry quickly verified the authenticity of the earrings.—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 The compact case has adjustable compartments to keep necklaces, earrings, rings, and more accessories organized while on the go and at home.—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 11 Jan. 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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