Earing: meaning, definitions and examples

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earing

 

[ หˆษชษ™rษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

jewelry accessory

An earring is a piece of jewelry that is worn on the earlobe or the upper ear. Earrings can come in various styles and materials, including metals, pearls, gemstones, and more. They are often worn for aesthetic purposes, to express personal style, or as cultural symbols.

Synonyms

ear adornments, ear jewelry, ear studs.

Examples of usage

  • She wore a pair of diamond earrings.
  • His earrings gleamed in the sunlight.
  • She decided to get her ears pierced to wear earrings.
  • Earrings can complement any outfit.

Translations

Translations of the word "earing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brinco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคจ เค•เฅ€ เคฌเคพเคฒเคฟเคฏเคพเค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ohrringe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anting

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตั€ะตะถะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kolczyki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒคใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท boucles d'oreilles

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pendientes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผpe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ท€๊ฑธ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู‚ุฑุงุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกuลกnice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกuลกnice

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่€ณ็Žฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uhani

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eyrnalokkar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ั€า“ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒฃแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qulaq iplษ™ri

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aretes

Etymology

The word 'earing' originates from the Old English term 'eornost', which was related to the act of connecting something to the ear. Historically, earrings have been worn since ancient times, with evidence dating back to the ancient Egyptians and Sumerians. They were often made from gold and adorned with stones, serving not just as jewelry but as symbols of wealth and status. Over the centuries, earrings evolved in style and significance across different cultures. In some societies, they also represented milestones or rites of passage, such as coming of age or marital status. Today, earrings are not only a popular fashion accessory but also hold significant cultural meanings in various contexts.