Synonyms for

Earring

Verb / ˈɪrɪŋ / / ˈi:rɪŋ / Another word for earring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A piece of jewelry worn on the ear, usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole pierced in the earlobe.

Synonyms & similar words

stud hoop dangler drop chandelier huggy ear-drop earbob ear-stud ear-hoop ear-dangler ear-bob ear-pendant

Example sentences

  1. She lost one of her favorite earrings and was very upset.
  2. I got a new pair of earrings for my birthday.
  3. She always wears big hoop earrings.
  4. I love to wear dangler earrings to parties.
  5. She wore a beautiful chandelier earring to the wedding.

Quotes

  • Jewelry, to me, is a pain in the derriere, because you have to be watching it all the time. With my earrings, I tend to fidget with them, and the next thing you know, I've lost one.
  • I don't think men should wear earrings. Women, yes. But men, I don't think so.
  • I wore earrings tonight because I have been so inspired by my friend and mentor, the incomparable Iris Apfel. She wears them every day, and I was like, 'I want to be Iris!'

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