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Definition of earplug

earplug

/ˈɪr.plʌɡ/
ear · plug
Plural:earplugs
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earplug Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small piece of soft material, such as foam, wax, or silicone, inserted into the outer ear canal to block out loud noise or prevent water from entering.

Example

"The carpenter wore foam earplugs to protect his hearing while operating the circular saw."

• Nearby Words

earnings
earphone
earpiece
earplug
earring
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earshot

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