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Definition of earring

earring

/ˈɪr.ɪŋ/
Plural:earrings
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• noun

1

A piece of jewelry or an ornamental object worn attached to the earlobe or another part of the ear.

Example

"She received a beautiful pair of diamond earrings for her anniversary."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'ēarhring', a compound of 'ēare' (ear) and 'hring' (ring or circular ornament).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Earring. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/earring
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