earpiece

noun

ear·​piece ˈir-ˌpēs How to pronounce earpiece (audio)
1
: the part of an instrument (such as a telephone, stethoscope, or hearing aid) that is placed against or inserted into the outer opening of the ear
especially : earphone
2
: one of the two sidepieces that support eyeglasses by passing over or behind the ears

Examples of earpiece in a Sentence

the earpiece of a stethoscope
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Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of earpiece was in 1824

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Cite this Entry

“Earpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earpiece. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

earpiece

noun
ear·​piece -ˌpēs How to pronounce earpiece (audio)
: a part of an instrument (as a telephone) that is placed against or in the ear
especially : earphone

Medical Definition

earpiece

noun
ear·​piece ˈi(ə)r-ˌpēs How to pronounce earpiece (audio)
1
: a part of an instrument (as a stethoscope or hearing aid) that is inserted into the outer opening of the ear
2
: one of the two sidepieces that support eyeglasses by passing over or behind the ears
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