noun
earring
EER-rihng
noun
1
A piece of jewelry worn on or through the ear.
"She lost one earring somewhere on the dance floor."
"He got his ear pierced so he could wear an earring."
How to Use Earring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA piece of jewelry for the ear, usually a stud or a hanging piece.
Common pairings
a pair of earrings
diamond earrings
hoop earrings
Word Forms
earrings plural
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Etymology
From Old English ēarhring, literally "ear-ring" — a very old compound found across the Germanic languages.