How to Use earring in a Sentence

earring

noun
  • Why is no-one talking about the fact that the earrings each have 12 stones???
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Kenny and Shar-Linn told me more about the Twist earrings.
    Kate Matthams, Forbes, 5 May 2023
  • Of course, this only adds to the lore of Ken and his magic earring.
    Shannon Carlin, Time, 20 July 2023
  • The People’s Princess wore the very same earrings back in 1986 on a trip to Canada.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
  • Sandy came home with a bloody ear and a missing earring.
    Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2021
  • The look was topped off with hoop earrings, a rosary made from pieces of 108 human skulls, and a wool robe.
    Ailsa Ross, Longreads, 9 Aug. 2019
  • Guillen had dressed for the event in a pink blazer and crystal heart earrings.
    Emily Witt, The New Yorker, 2 Feb. 2024
  • The 36-year-old teamed the look with a brown top, matching boots and tights, a small handbag and large hoop earrings.
    Lea Hüttinger, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2024
  • In her ears were small, pretty earrings of turquoise and gold.
    Helen Sullivan, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Or, sprinkle in a faux fur bag, croc booties and sparkling stud earrings.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
  • The Ghost star paired the floor-length dress with statement earrings and a simple but glowy glam look.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Make sure to check out the matching earrings, necklaces, shoes, bags, and, of course, the headpieces.
    Amel Mukhtar, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2023
  • The metal and 14-karat gold used to make the earrings are sourced in America.
    Eric Noll, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • It can be shoved down the drain in your kitchen sink to retrieve a missing earring.
    Popsci Commerce Team, Popular Science, 17 Mar. 2021
  • Among the missing goods are a pair of earrings, a ring laden with pearls and gems, a gold watch, and a gold timepiece.
    Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, 5 Dec. 2019
  • The game ends in a tie before Jake has to answer if Doug has an earring.
    Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2021
  • Clutched in her hands was a small cache of gold, silver and bronze coins, as well as gold and pearl earrings.
    Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 12 Aug. 2024
  • Kate finished off the look with a blowout and her hoop earrings from Erdem.
    Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 18 Nov. 2019
  • Mary paired the look with thigh-high boots and dangly earrings.
    Korin Miller, Women's Health, 2 May 2023
  • The model wore her hair in a braided pdo, and topped off her look with chunky gold earrings.
    Seventeen, 18 Apr. 2023
  • In death, the woman still clutches a cache of earrings and gold, silver and bronze coins.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 17 Aug. 2024
  • There’s this scene where Cáit sees the red earring on this strange woman who slips into the car.
    Stuart Miller, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Feb. 2023
  • For the event, Gomez paired the new cut with a sequined sleeveless gown and earrings that were just as sparkly.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 5 Oct. 2023
  • All three tombs were joint burials, so the earrings likely belonged to one of the women buried at the site.
    Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2024
  • The human rights lawyer was decked out in a pair of chin-length earrings, a cuff, and several rings.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2023
  • For dinner, step the look up a notch with statement earrings, a woven clutch, and wedges.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2023
  • Pair it with earrings and gold bangles for a cool, summer look.
    Brittany Loggins, NBC News, 5 July 2019
  • Then, to finish, accessorize the look with a heeled Mary Jane and gold drop earrings.
    Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Dunne wore a red bikini top and dainty hoop earrings and smiled brightly with her eyes closed next to her man.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Usha opted for a blush-pink coat and paired it with tonal suede knee-high boots, a small clutch, and statement floral earrings.
    Wwd Staff, WWD, 15 Feb. 2025

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'earring.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: