earring (이어-링 (강세: 이어)) — a piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe or ear
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe or ear
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪrɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 귀에 착용하는 장신구, 귀걸이
Korean pronunciation: 이어-링 (강세: 이어)
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks my dangly earrings are the perfect toy to attack.
- She has a collection of over 200 pairs of earrings but still says she has nothing to wear.
- The bride wore her grandmother's vintage pearl earrings on her wedding day.
earring
NOUN//ˈɪrɪŋ//
a piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe or ear
💡 Concept
Jewelry worn on the ear
🎵 Rhyme
Remove your earring in the clearing, nature's hearing!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈɪrɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɪərɪŋ/
🌳Etymology
Rootear
Suffix-ring
Origin
ear(귀)와 ring(고리, 반지)이 합쳐진 합성어로, 말 그대로 '귀에 거는 고리'라는 뜻에서 유래했습니다. 16세기경부터 사용되기 시작했어요.
🎵Rhyme
hearingclearingsteering
🔗Collocations
diamond earrings
pearl earrings
hoop earrings
stud earrings
wear earrings
put on earrings
matching earrings
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat thinks my dangly earrings are the perfect toy to attack.”
😄 Fun example
“She has a collection of over 200 pairs of earrings but still says she has nothing to wear.”
“The bride wore her grandmother's vintage pearl earrings on her wedding day.”
“He got his ears pierced so he could wear earrings like his favorite rock star.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
ear jewelryear ornamentear accessory
Related
necklacebraceletringjewelryaccessorypiercing
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