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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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of earring was before the 12th century

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earring

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

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