earplug
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3.0
- noun
- /ˈɪrˌplʌg/
:
auricular intraaural
- Got me a little transistor radio with an earplug.
Examples
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Several commercially manufactured earplugs are available and achieve noise reduction if they are fitted and worn properly.
Academic text (1995) -
Andy turns, removes an earplug.
Fiction book (1994) -
Hearing protectors may actually increase the intensity levels produced; that is, students wearing earplugs or headphones may play louder.
Academic text (2008) -
The earplug was miked to pick up both the signal from the telephone handset and Robbie's voice, which was transmitted through the bones of his skull.
Fiction book (1999) -
Alberta punk shows with terrific bands like The Mandates remind me to always bring earplugs to shows, but also that there's more to you than the smart and melodic indie rock I've often written about.
Blog text (20) -
I use earplugs to block out the noise when I am studying in the library.
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During the concert, I put in my earplugs to protect my hearing from the loud music.
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She always carries earplugs on her travels to ensure a good night's sleep on noisy flights.
Synonyms
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1.0
A device you wear on your head or in your ears to listen to music
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3.3
A small device you put in or over the ear to hear sound from a phone
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3.2
A small device you put in or over your ear to listen to sound privately
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2.7
A small headphone that fits inside the ear to listen privately
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Earplug is also used for a small earphone because the plug part means 'stopper' and the device fits into the ear like a tiny stopper. So an earplug can mean a little earpiece you insert to hear music or calls.