Words / A2

EERR-ing/ˈɪərɪŋ/

An earring is jewellery for the ear: a pair of earrings, lost an earring, gold earrings. Necklace is for the neck; bracelet for the wrist. Ear ring as two words is wrong. Clip-on earrings do not need a hole. Do not write hearing (the sense) when you mean the jewellery.

Meaning

A piece of jewellery worn on the ear.

Examples

• “She lost an earring on the bus.”
• “She bought silver earrings in the market.”
• “One earring fell behind the seat on the train.”

Good to know

a pair of earrings. Neck: necklace. Wrist: bracelet. Mix-up: hearing.

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