earring
earring
Definition
ear·ring (ir′riŋ′, ir′iŋ)
noun
a ring or other small ornament for the lobe of the ear, either passed through a hole pierced in the lobe or fastened with a screw or clip
earring
Synonyms
earring
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- pierce: Please note that we are unable to accept returns on pierced earrings for hygiene reasons.
- wear: I noticed all women, from babies to elderly wore earrings, very much like in Peru.
- match: From gentle curving bars of platinum set and princess cut diamonds, with matching drop earrings.
Preposition: in
- ear: Adjust tightness of earring in each ear using clean tissue to hold earring.
Adjective modifier
- clip-on: Stud earrings start at £ 10 but if you've not got your ears pierced then please enquire about clip-on earrings.
- dangly: Avoid anything that will distract the interviewer's attention, for example dangly earrings, or wacky ties.
- hooped: All the better to show off the special Elizabeth David at Argos hooped earrings.
- pearl: Q. Do you now have your own version of the girl with the pearl earring hanging up at home?
- matching: Matching earrings have the same baroque nuggets of Smokey Quartz, hung from sterling silver earwires for pierced ears.
- sparkling: Scarlett creates the fifties look in her sparkling, show stopping, red carpet outfits by teaming pearl necklaces with sparkling diamond earrings.
Modifies a noun
- approx: The earrings measure approx 2 inches / 5 cm across.
- stud: Remove earring studs & other sharp jewelry as they can puncture pillow!
- s: Ladies watches, novelty watches, Pearl earring s, necklaces and bracelets.
- measure: The earrings measure approx 2 inches / 5 cm across.
Noun used with modifier
- garnet: The Kyriotate fusses with a pair of garnet earrings in twisted silver and a matching pendant.
- hoop: All of our hoop earrings are made from 925 Sterling Silver.
- stud: The stud earrings cost me less than $ 200.
- chandelier: From sparkling chandelier earrings to classic pearls or diamonds, bridal earrings are the ultimate detail, the finishing touch.
- diamond: How to easy buy perfect loose diamonds, diamond rings, diamond earrings.
- retro: A great pair of retro vintage earrings, dating to circa 1967.
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