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

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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