earring

[ eer-ring, -ing ]

noun

1. an ornament worn on or hanging from the lobe of the ear.

earring

/ ˈɪəˌrɪŋ /

noun

1. an ornament for the ear, usually clipped onto the lobe or fastened through a hole pierced in the lobe

Other Words From

• earringed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of earring¹

before 1000; Middle English erering, Old English ēarhring. See ear ¹, ring ¹

Example Sentences

It cited examples such as a three-piece razor set and an "elegant necklace, bracelet, and earring set" available at just under three dollars each in a press release about the launch.

From BBC

Peruse the antique mall for vintage earrings My boyfriend’s from Sherman Oaks.

From Los Angeles Times

She watched as they emptied her jewelry box of a diamond engagement ring and necklaces, bracelets and earrings that she’d received as gifts from her parents and husband.

From Los Angeles Times

On a more superficial level but still revealing, when I was young in the 1970s, I only knew a handful of men who had ever worn an earring.

From Salon

Dressed in a stunning wash of brightly colored patterns with a thick string of peals, large hoop earrings and white fishnet stockings, Von Furstenberg radiates an effortless glamour.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bracelet
• brooch
• costume
• gem
• glass
• gold
• jewel
• knickknack
• necklace
• ornament
• pendant
• silver
• tiara
• treasure
• trinket