ear·ring /ˈɪərɪŋ $ ˈɪr-/ ●●● S3 noun [countableC] n COLLOCATIONSadjectivesgold/silver etc earringsHe bought her some expensive diamond earrings.
dangling/dangly earrings (=long earrings that hang down from your ear)I put on some gold dangly earrings.
hoop/hooped earrings (=in the shape of a large circle)a pair of large silver hoop earrings
verbswear earringsShe was wearing gold earrings and a diamond necklace.
put on earringsI forgot to put on my new earrings.
phrasesa pair of earringsI saw a lovely pair of earrings in the jeweller's on the High Street.