earring
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- earringed adjective
Etymology
Origin of earring
before 1000; Middle English erering, Old English ēarhring. See ear 1, ring 1
Example Sentences
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Cyrus, who penned an original song for the fantasy action film, accessorized her black, sequined gown with silver earrings, a diamond necklace and several rings — including one on that finger.
From Los Angeles Times
In other years, she and her friends might have exchanged earrings or other trinkets.
I enjoyed the unremarked-upon tension of Will returning home from London with a hip haircut and an earring.
From Los Angeles Times
Add in a bubble-covered crown and earrings, plus a shiny prop wand?
From Los Angeles Times
She wore bangle earrings and rings etched with strange talismans on each of her gnarled fingers.
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