eardrop
1
7.5
An earring with a small piece that hangs down
- noun
- /ˈɪrˌdrɒp/
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pendiente
- The antique shop had several pairs of eardrops with intricate designs.
Examples
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After searching for the perfect outfit, she finally found matching eardrops to complete her look.
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- My right eardrop.
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- My left eardrop.
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She wore beautiful eardrops that sparkled in the sunlight.
Synonyms
earring
vseardrop
267
1.0
A small piece of jewelry worn on the ear and attached to the earlobe with a pin or clip
refers specifically to the type that has a dangling ornament
drop earring
vseardrop
1
3.2
An earring that hangs below the earlobe with a small decoration
focuses on having a dangling ornament rather than the lower placement
pendant earring
vseardrop
3.7
A piece of jewellery that hangs from the ear with a small decoration
means exactly the same but uses a different name
ear hook earring
vseardrop
6.3
An earring that fits over the edge of the ear without needing a piercing
describes the version defined by its dangling ornament not the wearing method
climber
vseardrop
7.5
An earring that follows the curve of the earlobe
means having a hanging ornament that dangles instead of lying along the lobe
How Long
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Eardrop comes from the two simple parts ear and drop. The jewel hangs from the ear like a little 'drop', so an eardrop is a kind of earring.