noun
earpiece
EER-pees
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.
Word Forms
earpieces plural
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Etymology
From ear plus piece.