earring
Earring (noun) means a piece of jewelry worn on or through the ear. Example: “She lost one earring somewhere on the dance floor.”
How to use earring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA piece of jewelry for the ear, usually a stud or a hanging piece.
Word forms
earrings plural
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She lost one _____ somewhere on the dance floor.
Etymology
From Old English ēarhring, literally "ear-ring" — a very old compound found across the Germanic languages.
Rhymes for earring
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What does “earring” mean?
The word “earring” means a piece of jewelry worn on or through the ear. In plain terms, a piece of jewelry for the ear, usually a stud or a hanging piece.
How do you pronounce “earring”?
“Earring” is pronounced EER-rihng (/ˈɪɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “earring” in a sentence?
Here is “earring” used in a sentence: “She lost one earring somewhere on the dance floor.”
What part of speech is “earring”?
“Earring” is a noun.
Where does the word “earring” come from?
The word “earring” comes from Old English. From Old English ēarhring, literally "ear-ring" — a very old compound found across the Germanic languages.
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