Used in a Sentence

earrings

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for earrings.

Editorial note

So Quebec now wants to regulate which hat you can wear and which shapes your earrings can be.

Examples16
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

A piece of jewelry worn on the ear.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of earrings gathered in one view.

noun

A piece of jewelry worn on the ear.

noun

Alternative form of earing (“a manufacturing defect in which the edges of sheet metal form a wave pattern during deep drawing”). [(nautical) A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff.]

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for earrings.

noun

A piece of jewelry worn on the ear.

noun

Alternative form of earing (“a manufacturing defect in which the edges of sheet metal form a wave pattern during deep drawing”). [(nautical) A line used to fasten the upper corners of a sail to the yard or gaff.]

Example sentences

1

So Quebec now wants to regulate which hat you can wear and which shapes your earrings can be.

2

And it's gentler to your skin; my sister's ears are too sensitive to wear cheap nickel earrings.

3

We had to take glasses and (now) earrings off when pictures were taken here in Canada...

4

And where their Y-chromosomal counterparts might bear chunks of inscribed facial granite, the female Granoks are restricted to woefully mundane-looking earrings.

5

All the millennials I know care a lot more about their phones than their rings and earrings.

6

Grabbing a suit-skirt with white blouse and pearl earrings is easy.

7

Then how do you explain the necklaces, earrings, headpieces, etc etc etc found in the histories of tribes all around the world all through history?

8

They're no different than earrings or bracelets for women (generally).

9

Definitely stay away from petty compliments about earrings, etc.

10

And unless you're a jeweler there isn't really very far you are going to be able to take the conversation, even if she loves talking about earrings.

11

Not just necklaces and earrings, but wedding rings.

12

Self employment tax is higher than just social security tax so you need to look at after tax earrings to compare a 1099 job to a w-2 job.

Quote examples

1

You are not buying "5 grams of golden earrings", you are buying earrings which fit you, hence the volume.

2

Fat man and Little Boy earrings" which was in reference to the Atomic Bomb Museum in Las Vegas.

3

There was an Asian guy with blue hair and earrings, a girl who was fond of tight-fitting "punky" clothing, etc.

4

Sorry, but I don't %100 agree with this statement: "Definitely stay away from petty compliments about earrings" Women love small compliments...

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use earrings in a sentence?

So Quebec now wants to regulate which hat you can wear and which shapes your earrings can be.

What does earrings mean?

A piece of jewelry worn on the ear.

What part of speech is earrings?

earrings is commonly used as noun.