earring

ear-ring · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A piece of jewelry worn on the ear, typically attached through a piercing in the earlobe or clipped to the ear.

  2. 2.

    Any ornament designed to be worn on or around the ear.

Forms

plural: earrings

Related words

See also: bracelet, earrings, jewelry, necklace
Synonyms: ear ornament, ear stud

Etymology

A compound word from Old English ēare meaning "ear" and Old English hring meaning "ring." The compound has been in use since Middle English.