earring
Definition
- Noun:
- A piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe: An earring is a decorative item designed to be attached to the ear, typically through a piercing in the earlobe or by clipping onto it.
Usage
- Earrings are a common form of personal adornment.
- They can be made from various materials like gold, silver, or plastic.
- The word is typically used in its singular form to refer to one piece, or in its plural form "earrings" to refer to a pair.
Examples
- Noun:
- She lost one of her diamond earrings.
- He bought a pair of simple silver earrings.
- For the ceremony, she wore traditional gold earrings.
Advanced Usage
- "To have one's ears pierced for earrings": This phrase describes the act of creating holes in the earlobes to wear earrings.
- She had her ears pierced for earrings when she was ten.
Variants and Related Words
- Stud earring: A small earring that sits close to the earlobe.
- Hoop earring: An earring in the shape of a ring or circle.
- Dangle earring: An earring that hangs down below the earlobe.
- Earring back / Earring clutch: The small piece that secures an earring in place at the back of the earlobe.
Synonyms
- Ear jewelry: A general term for any ornament worn on the ear.
- Ear adornment: A more formal term for decorative ear wear.
Related Phrases
- "A pair of earrings": The standard way to refer to two matching earrings.
- She received a beautiful pair of earrings for her birthday.
- "To put on/take off earrings": Describes the action of wearing or removing them.
- She forgot to take off her earrings before swimming.
Noun
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jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe
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