earrings

ear-rings · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of earring; pieces of jewelry worn on the ears.

  2. 2.

    A matching pair of ear ornaments, typically worn together.

Related words

See also: earring, jewelry, necklace
Synonyms: ear ornaments, ear studs

Etymology

A compound word from Old English ēare meaning "ear" and Old English hring meaning "ring," with the plural suffix -s.