earring
Translation
earring
Examples
She wore a beautiful diamond earring.
She wore a beautiful diamond earring.
I lost one of my favorite earrings.
I lost one of my favourite earrings.
Grammar Patterns
a pair of earrings two matching earrings She bought a new pair of earrings.
to wear an earring to have an earring on your ear She wore a beautiful diamond earring.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stud, hoop
Etymology
A compound word from 'ear' and 'ring'. Literally, a ring for the ear.
Memory Tips
Break the word into its two parts: 'ear' and 'ring'. It's simply a ring that you wear on your ear.