: an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe
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According to the stylist, Duwaji's midnight inauguration outfit was a cozy yet minimalist vintage Balenciaga coat paired with archival gold, sculptural statement earrings from New York Vintage, both rented.—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026 Save up to 76 percent on wool sweaters, BaubleBar earrings, and so much more through Monday, January 5.—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026 To make the ensemble stand out accessorize with statement earrings, a chunky belt, blue bracelets.—Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 2 Jan. 2026 Those would soon morph into dangling earrings and a tiny white nose.—Andrew Dalton, Fortune, 2 Jan. 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
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