Earring: meaning, definitions and examples

Commonly used to refer to a piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe. It can be of various designs and materials, suitable for both formal and casual occasions.

• She wore a pair of diamond earrings to the party
• He bought gold earrings as a gift for his friend

An antique term, mostly used in historical contexts or to describe vintage styles. It may also appear in regional dialects in old texts.

• The old letters mentioned a pair of beautiful earbobs
• In the vintage store, she found a box labeled 'earbobs'

This term is not standard and appears to be a mistaken form or a typographical error of the word 'earring'. It's not appropriate to use in standard English.

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An old-fashioned term for earrings, typically used in historical or literary contexts. It often implies a delicate, dangling style.

• She looked graceful with those vintage ear-drops
• The portrait showed her wearing intricate ear-drops