: an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe
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This volume penetrates that shell to expose a woman entering her elder years as dealing with emergency rooms, hip fractures, vertigo and the necessity to shed the red suede high-heeled shoes and hoop earrings that distinguished her outward style.—Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025 During weekend one of Coachella 2025, the singer performed in an itty-bitty vintage Dolce & Gabbana look from 2000 and an array of Pandora jewelry, including hoop earrings decked out in her favorite shark tooth charm (the star was named the brand's new ambassador before her performance).—Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Spring temps can be unpredictable, so don’t forget to add on a pashmina-style shawl and some statement earrings.—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025 There was nothing against me wearing big, bold earrings.—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025 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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