Earpiece
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪəpiːs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Earpiece is a noun meaning A speaker placed inside or held near to the ear.
Meaning
A speaker placed inside or held near to the ear.
More Meanings
- A receiver of a telephone to hold near to one's ear.
- The arm on a pair of glasses that hooks over the ear to hold them in place.
Example Sentences
Holonym: headpiece (sometimes holonymous)
My glasses won't stay on, as I've broken the left earpiece.
Holding the earpiece to my ear, I could hear him speaking clearly.
Word Forms
- earpieces
Synonyms for earpiece
Depending on context, synonyms include phone, earphone, headphone.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include headphone, earphone, phone, headset, handset, tag.
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