Definitions

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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A big girl with hair as purple as troll-doll hair, iridescent green leggings, and three earrings in each ear comes in.

From Literature

Lately, he has had to sell his earrings for about 60% off to maintain sales.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mother sells her earrings and a necklace of pearls that belonged to her great-grandmother.

From Literature

Up close, Natalie saw that Patience had arching eyebrows, gold hoop earrings, and a diamond stud in her nose.

From Literature

I headed for my favorite display case to study the earrings, necklaces, and rings.

From Literature