earplug

[ eer-pluhg ]

/ ˈɪərˌplʌg /

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noun

a plug of soft, pliable material inserted into the opening of the outer ear, especially to keep out water or noise.

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Origin of earplug

First recorded in 1900–05; ear¹ + plug

Words nearby earplug

EAROM, Earp, earphone, earpiece, ear-piercing, earplug, Earp, Wyatt, earreach, earring, ear rot, ear sewer

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How to use earplug in a sentence

It is not bad to sleep with earplugs every night so long as you consider any adverse effects and work to abate them.
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They are essentially technologically advanced earplugs, blocking out noise by gently targeting your eardrums with soundscapes and tones.
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Each pair comes with a USB charging cable and a pair of earplugs so you can create custom noise-cancellation.
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A dual noise-canceling mic will let you make clear calls and included earplugs can help you tune things out when the time is right.
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Each mask comes with a mesh bag, earplugs, screw, and an O ring for easy assembly.
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Michael Blades was outside, overseeing the installation of a receptor, when his earplug buzzed.
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"This is like a dream," her voice murmured in Blades' earplug.
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Now he got a Megabuck unit, put the earplug into place, and tried again.
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So then Makann did all the talking; they couldn't even depend on him to parrot what they were giving him with an earplug phone.
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British Dictionary definitions for earplug

earplug

/ (ˈɪəˌplʌɡ) /

noun

a small piece of soft material, such as wax, placed in the ear to keep out noise or water

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