: an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe
Examples of earring in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebDelicate chain necklaces and statement earrings accompany at least a dozen gold and silver cowrie shells tracing row after row of her braids.—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 14 Mar. 2024 Carpenter wore a sparkling black Tory Burch gown with elegant drop-down earrings.—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024 And that’s without mentioning her appearance as the star of Phoebe Philo’s second campaign drop last Thursday, in a slinky black turtleneck and gold pendant earrings.—Condé Nast, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024 In lieu of a necklace, Erivo opted to go extra hard on the diamond cocktail rings, emerald bangles, and statement earrings.—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2024 The singer and actor was also wearing several pieces of sparkling diamonds including a stunning necklace, rings and earrings.—Marc Malkin, Variety, 10 Mar. 2024 The Macy’s department store in New York City created a special Madonna department, selling not only tour merch but clothing and accessories, from crucifix earrings and fingerless gloves to bangles and rosary beads, to help fans get their look together for the shows.—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2024 In their stead, bring a small selection of more affordable, fun accessories — like these chunky gold teardrop earrings and turquoise studs, or this simple, elegant choker necklace set.—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2024 Each piece from the earrings to the necklaces complemented the fashion to perfection.—Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
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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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