Earring

Pronunciation: /ˈɪrɪŋ/

Definitions of earring

noun a piece of jewelry worn on the ear

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a shiny earring to the party.

A2 I lost my favorite earring at the beach.

B1 She bought a pair of earrings to match her new dress.

B2 The diamond earring she wore was worth a fortune.

C1 The antique earring she inherited was a family heirloom.

C2 The intricate design of the earring was a masterpiece of craftsmanship.

adjective describing the type or style of earring

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a small earring on her left ear.

A2 The earring she wore was made of silver.

B1 I bought a pair of earrings for my sister's birthday.

B2 The diamond earring she wore was worth thousands of dollars.

C1 The antique earring she inherited from her grandmother was a valuable heirloom.

C2 The designer earring she wore on the red carpet was a showstopper.

Examples of earring in a Sentence

formal She wore a beautiful diamond earring to the gala.

informal She had on a cute earring with her outfit.

slang Check out her blingy earring, it's so cool!

figurative Her words were like a sharp earring, piercing through the silence.

Grammatical Forms of earring

• plural: earrings
• comparative: more earring
• superlative: most earring
• present tense: wear earring
• future tense: will wear earring
• perfect tense: have worn earring
• continuous tense: are wearing earring
• singular: earring
• positive degree: earring
• infinitive: to wear earring
• gerund: wearing earring
• participle: worn earring

Origin and Evolution of earring

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'earring' is believed to have originated from the combination of 'ear' and 'ring', referring to a piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'earring' has come to encompass a wide variety of jewelry designs and styles, reflecting changes in fashion trends and cultural influences.