: an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe
Examples of earring in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebIt's believed that it was fashioned from the earrings in the set, which was made by Asprey and included a bracelet and a watch, plus the enormous Burmese sapphire-and-diamond necklace seen here with the earrings, which Diana wore to an event in Melbourne, Australia in 1988.—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024 Nestled in the swirls were earrings and necklaces made from glistening candy strawberries that partygoers were encouraged to try on — and to taste.—Alexa Brazilian Mari Maeda and Yuji Oboshi, New York Times, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for earring
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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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