noun
earpiece
EER-pees
Earpiece (noun) means a small speaker that fits in or against the ear, often part of a headset or hearing aid. Example: “The bodyguard spoke quietly into his earpiece.”
noun
1
A small speaker that fits in or against the ear, often part of a headset or hearing aid.
"The bodyguard spoke quietly into his earpiece."
"The singer wore a tiny earpiece to hear the backing track."
2
The part of a pair of glasses that hooks over the ear.
"One of the earpieces on his glasses had snapped off."
How to use earpiece
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe bit that sits at or in your ear — whether on a phone, a headset, or a pair of glasses.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From ear plus piece.
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What does “earpiece” mean?
The word “earpiece” means a small speaker that fits in or against the ear, often part of a headset or hearing aid. In plain terms, the bit that sits at or in your ear — whether on a phone, a headset, or a pair of glasses.
How do you pronounce “earpiece”?
“Earpiece” is pronounced EER-pees (/ˈɪɹpiːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “earpiece” in a sentence?
Here is “earpiece” used in a sentence: “The bodyguard spoke quietly into his earpiece.”
What part of speech is “earpiece”?
“Earpiece” is a noun.
How many meanings does “earpiece” have?
“Earpiece” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small speaker that fits in or against the ear, often part of a headset or hearing aid.
