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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She still wears a bracelet and an earring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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

I think about who owned this jewelry, the stories that come with the jewelry — your grandma’s earring could be there.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

And this one young guy I’m looking at, who’s modeling an underbite just like mine, and a little earring?

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle

earring

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