earring
ear·ring [ ˈir-(ˌ)iŋ]
[ˈir-(ˌ)iŋ]
: an ornament for the ear and especially the earlobe
Recent Examples on the Web
//Millie accessorised with diamond drop earrings and glitzy mauve heels – the perfect additions to her adorably retro ensemble.
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Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "Millie Bobby Brown Wore the Most Gorgeous Retro Floral Dress to a “Stranger Things” Screening," 12 Nov. 2019
//Someone stole two gold rings, a gold bracelet, a gold necklace and a pair of gold earrings valued at $44,000 from a jewelry box at a home in the 100 block of Home Avenue between 8 p.m. Sept. 16 and 8 p.m. Oct. 1.
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chicagotribune.com, "Police: Arranged sale leads to theft of $1,000 iPhone in Oak Park," 20 Oct. 2019
//When a bidding war ensued over a pair of Buccellati earrings, Bradfield, who owns Tenenbaum Jewelers, gave away two sets instead of one.
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Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, "Reba McEntire talks rodeo, the Bush family and Kelly Clarkson at record breast cancer luncheon," 10 Oct. 2019
//To make things even sweeter, Katherine wore a special pair of earrings that had Chris's initials on them.
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Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "'Today' Show Fans Have Strong Thoughts About Maria Shriver Co-Hosting With Hoda Kotb Again," 3 Oct. 2019
//Christine selects four pieces to try on, two rings and two pairs of earrings, with prices ranging from €160,000 to €200,000 per piece.
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Chrissy Rutherford, Harper's BAZAAR, "Inside the Competitive Sport of Haute Couture," 3 Oct. 2019
//Walker said during a recent interview about the collection, which is made up of seven new designs in the form of earrings, necklaces and rings made of white diamonds and 18-karat yellow, white or rose gold.
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Los Angeles Times, "Elyse Walker celebrates 20th anniversary with new Spinelli Kilcollin jewelry collaboration," 24 Sep. 2019
//Louis-Dreyfus finished off her look with long statement floral earrings.
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Leanne Italie, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Pink and red combos, Hollywood gold on the Emmys carpet," 22 Sep. 2019
//Meghan Markle donned a pair of synthetic-diamond earrings in her first official royal appearance of 2019.
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The Economist, "Alrosa is betting on natural diamonds," 12 Sep. 2019
First Known Use of earring
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries near earring
More Definitions forearring
: a piece of jewelry that is worn on the ear and especially on the earlobe
: an ornament worn on the ear