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 were girls with ears that were long and pointy, and they wore flowers for earrings.

From Literature

“Except for the fact that he had a jeweler melt down his gold wedding band and turn it into a lightning bolt earring.”

From Literature

He could see something interesting on the side of the bathroom sink—Mom's earrings.

From Literature

She bent forward to scan the shelves, causing the blue beads of her long, dangling earrings to brush the sides of her face.

From Literature

She was wearing a pair of jeans, a loose white T-shirt that slid off one shoulder, and a pair of dangling earrings.

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