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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Small, personal attentions are dotted throughout the stay, such as tucking in a teddy, proactively repairing an earring’s closing mechanism, rejuvenating dusty trainers after a day of exploration, or bringing in canapés the guest visibly enjoyed at dinner as a mid-day snack. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 Crawford opted for minimal jewelry to go with her casual look, favoring a pair of gold hoop earrings and a gold pendant necklace. Julia Teti, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024 The entrepreneur wore a gold top with matching pants and a fuzzy light yellow jacket, accessorizing with light beige boots and large gold earrings. Catherine Santino, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024 The gown was topped off with stylish shoes by Brandon Blackwood and bold statement earrings from Garrard. Essence, 16 Dec. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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earring

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

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