pierced earring

Hole-requiring ear adornment

A pierced earring is jewelry designed for ears with holes punched through the lobe, as opposed to clip-on earrings that clamp onto the ear.

The post or hook passes through the piercing: She lost the back to one of her pierced earrings.

Most earrings sold today assume pierced ears.

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Opposites
attachment method

pierced earringclip-on

Grips to attach

ear cuff

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G