nose ring
Americannoun
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a ring inserted in the nose of an animal, to facilitate leading it.
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a ring worn as an ornament in the nose.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of nose ring
First recorded in 1780–90
Example Sentences
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“We’ve been a party for over 50 years and we’ve never gotten a single federal candidate elected,” said Weir, who describes himself as a “punk/alternative guy” with tattoos and a nose ring.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
Whether it's music, when I started wearing pants or getting a nose ring or those types of things, really being forced to think about them.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2023
In the Black Magic Comedy Club, a woman with a nose ring floated up to Elite.
From New York Times ● Oct. 7, 2022
She was last seen wearing a black tank top, Dickies pants and piercings and jewelry including a nose ring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2022
He studied her jeweled nose ring with his yellow eyes.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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