earring

noun

ear·​ring ˈir-(ˌ)iŋ How to pronounce earring (audio)
-ˌriŋ
: an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe

Examples of earring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Like Olivia, Tamara wore her hair in an elegant updo complementing the floral tiara and accessorized with drop earrings. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024 Teased on Balenciaga’s Instagram was an Under Armour hoop earring with the brand’s logo. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 31 May 2024 Featuring an array of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings in 18 karat yellow gold and black titanium with diamonds, the collection is feels personal to Pharrell. The Editors, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024 See the newest discoveries The 1,600-year-old grave contained a round bronze mirror, jar, brooch, earrings, beads and gold jewelry, the university said. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for earring 

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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 10 Jun. 2024.

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earring

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

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