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Definition of earpiece

earpiece

/ˈɪər.piːs/
ear · piece

Plural:earpieces
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• noun

1

A small electronic device or part of a device, such as a telephone handset, stethoscope, or radio receiver, that is held to or inserted into the ear to transmit sound.

Example

"The news anchor adjusted her wireless earpiece before the live broadcast began."


2

Either of the two side pieces of a pair of eyeglasses that hook over the ears to hold the frame in place.

Example

"The optician gently bent the plastic earpiece so that the glasses would sit comfortably without slipping."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Earpiece. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/earpiece
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