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earring

[eer-ring, -ing] / ˈɪərˌrɪŋ, -ɪŋ /
NOUN
jewelry
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bracelet brooch costume gem glass gold jewel knickknack necklace ornament pendant silver tiara treasure trinket
STRONG
adornment anklet band bangle bauble beads bijou bling brass cameo chain charm choker cross crown diamonds finery frippery ice junk lavaliere locket pin regalia ring rock rosary solitaire sparkler stickpin stone
WEAK
tie pin
Antonyms
STRONG
plainness

Example Sentences

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“There is the striking fact about gold that every ounce of gold that has ever been dug out of the ground and pounded into an earring or a coin still exists,” says H.W.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Earlier this month West Ham's Estelle Cascarino was stopped from coming on as a substitute against Chelsea in the Women's Super League because she was wearing an earring.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

The small canvas shows a young woman set on a dark background, her head turned towards the viewer and a pearl earring glinting from beneath her blue and cream turban.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

Sussberg said he doesn’t expect to wear an earring, but might reconsider.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

“Pardon me, sir,” the earring called up to him.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole