earpiece

noun

ear·piece ˈir-ˌpēs

: 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

: 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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Lindsey Graham always had a deep appreciation for earpieces, motorcades, and heavily secured environments. — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 The brand also created Bieber’s audio earpiece and guitar strap for the performance, carrying the Skylrk credit from the clothes into the equipment. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 July 2026 The plan involved the people taking the test wearing earpieces and polo shirts with cameras and microphones hidden in them so someone listening outside the exam site could provide the correct answers, according to the men’s arrest reports. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 On the wall next to it is a Graybar Inter-Phone intercom with eight buttons, a central speaker and corded earpiece. — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for earpiece

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of earpiece was in 1824

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Kids Definition

earpiece

noun

ear·piece -ˌpēs

: 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

: a part of an instrument (as a stethoscope or hearing aid) that is inserted into the outer opening of the ear

: one of the two sidepieces that support eyeglasses by passing over or behind the ears

earpiece

noun

Examples of earpiece in a Sentence

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