Earing vs. Earring: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 20, 2023
"Earing" is incorrect. The right spelling is "Earring," a piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe.
Which is correct: Earing or Earring
How to spell Earring?
Earing is Incorrect
Earring is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of an earring as needing two 'r's like two ears.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 19, 2023
"Ring" in "earring" has two 'r's; always remember the ring on the ear.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 19, 2023
Visualize the double 'r' as the loops of a hoop earring.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 19, 2023
Relate "earring" to "earring set" which both have double 'r's.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 19, 2023
Remember: If it hangs from the ear, it needs an extra ‘r’.
Sara Rehman
Oct 19, 2023
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Earing and Earring Definitions
Earring
Earring: A piece of jewelry worn on the lobe or edge of the ear.
She wore a diamond earring in each ear.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 09, 2023
Earring
Earring: A fastened adornment for the earlobe.
She bought a new pair of hoop earrings.
Janet White
Sep 09, 2023
Earring
Earring: An accessory attached or hung on the ear.
Her earring collection is impressive.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 09, 2023
Earring
Earring: A decorative ornament attached to a pierced earlobe.
His gold earring sparkled in the sunlight.
Sara Rehman
Sep 09, 2023
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Earring
Earring: A metal or plastic decoration for the ear.
She lost one earring at the beach.
Sara Rehman
Sep 09, 2023
Earring
An ornament worn on or suspended from the ear, especially the earlobe.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 08, 2023
Earring
An ornament consisting of a ring passed through the lobe of the ear, with or without a pendant.
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Sep 08, 2023
Earring
Jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe
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Sep 08, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called Earring?
It's called an earring because it's a ring or ornament worn on the ear.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 19, 2023
What is the verb form of Earring?
Earring is primarily a noun; there isn't a direct verb form.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 19, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Earring?
Any conjunction can be used; "and" is common.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 19, 2023
Is the Earring term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically in some contexts, but typically it's not.
Janet White
Oct 19, 2023
What is the opposite of Earring?
There isn't a direct opposite, but in terms of location, "necklace" for the neck vs. "earring" for the ear.
Harlon Moss
Oct 19, 2023
Is Earring a vowel or consonant?
The term "Earring" contains both vowels and consonants.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 19, 2023
How is Earring used in a sentence?
She received a beautiful earring set for her birthday.
Sara Rehman
Oct 19, 2023
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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