climber
- noun
- /ˈklaɪmɚ/
- For her birthday he bought a pair of rose-gold climber earrings to complement her dress.
Examples
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She wore beautiful climber earrings to the party.
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I love how these climbers accentuate her earlobes.
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She wore a pair of silver climber earrings that traced the curve of her ear.
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The designer created a delicate gold climber that follows the earlobe and ends in a tiny gem.
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She wore beautiful climber earrings that accentuated the curve of her earlobe.
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The designer showcased a new collection of climber earrings at the fashion show.
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Many women prefer climber earrings for special occasions because they add elegance.
Synonyms
A small piece of jewelry worn on the ear and attached to the earlobe with a pin or clip
An earring that fits over the edge of the ear without needing a piercing
A piece of jewelry worn on the outer edge of the ear without a piercing
Compounds
- Offensive
A person who tries to join richer, more powerful people to gain higher status
A person who goes up steep rocks or artificial walls using hands and feet for sport
How Dramatic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word climber comes from climb, which means 'to go up', and it names an earring that seems to 'climb' along the curve of the ear. So a climber earring follows the earlobe and looks like it is rising up the ear.