ear wrap
- noun
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arete envolvente
- Unlike traditional studs, an ear wrap makes a bold statement without piercing the skin.
Examples
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The artist crafted a silver ear wrap that curled along the edge of the ear.
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She wore a stunning ear wrap to the party.
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She chose a sparkling ear wrap to complement her evening dress.
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These ear wraps come in various colors.
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She chose a sparkling ear wrap to complement her evening dress.
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The artist crafted a silver ear wrap that curled along the edge of the ear.
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Unlike traditional studs, an ear wrap makes a bold statement without piercing the skin.
Synonyms
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A piece of jewelry that sits on the outer edge of the ear without making a hole
A piece of jewelry worn on the outer edge of the ear without a piercing
An earring that fits over the edge of the ear without needing a piercing
How Decorative
Surface Forms
Morphology
The MWE meaning is directly and compositionally built from 'ear' (the body part) + 'wrap' (something that encloses or encircles); a B1 learner who knows both words can infer an item that wraps around the ear. The specific jewelry usage (worn without piercing) is a pragmatic detail, but the core concept of an object that wraps the ear is transparent and readily deducible.
Etymology
Ear wrap comes from the simple image of a jewel that wraps around the ear, hugging its edge instead of going through the skin. That's why the term now means a decorative piece of jewelry you wear around the ear 'without a piercing'.