: an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe
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As for jewelry, Queen Letizia kept it simple, accessorizing with diamond stud earrings and skipping a necklace.—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026 This tiara, which arrived as a complete jewelry set consisting of earrings, two bracelets and a brooch, was bestowed as a royal gift to the new queen.—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026 The skin-tight sheer dress was styled with dangling earrings, a diamond bracelet and a chic updo.—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026 Luciana wore a strapless black dress with a slit in the back, black heels, and chandelier earrings, while Matt wore a gray suit for the occasion.—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026 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