earring — 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/
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
Jewelry worn on the ear
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Earring is a compound word formed from ear and ring, literally meaning 'a ring worn on the ear'. The term emerged in English during the 16th century as a descriptive noun for ornamental rings or loops attached to the earlobe.
Breakdown
ear (the auditory organ) + ring (a circular band or loop) = a circular ornament worn on the ear
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“He got his ears pierced so he could wear earrings like his favorite rock star.”
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