hoop earring

noun
UK /ˈhuːp ˌɪərɪŋ/
US /ˈhuːp ˌɪrɪŋ/

A hoop earring is a round ring you wear on your ear.

She wore a gold hoop earring in each ear.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A large circular earring often made of metal.

The pirate wore a big hoop earring on one side.

3. A style of earring that hangs in a full circle rather than a stud.

Hoop earrings are back in fashion this year.

4. A pair of matching circular earrings worn together.

She bought a new pair of hoop earrings for the party.