1
: the part of an instrument (such as a telephone, stethoscope, or hearing aid) that is placed against or inserted into the outer opening of the ear
especially
: earphone
2
: one of the two sidepieces that support eyeglasses by passing over or behind the ears
Examples of earpiece in a Sentence
the earpiece of a stethoscope
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From the back of the room, Mason spoke the words into Arledge’s earpiece.
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
The sound quality from the earpieces was deep and rich, and the headset was comfortable on my head.
—Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 30 Jan. 2022
But unlike the AirPods 4, this pair comes with multiple silicone earpieces for a better, more comfortable fit.
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
The sound quality from the earpieces was deep and rich, and the headset was comfortable on my head.
—Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 30 Jan. 2022
But unlike the AirPods 4, this pair comes with multiple silicone earpieces for a better, more comfortable fit.
—Emily Abbate, SELF, 14 Oct. 2024
By half past two, the bleachers are packed; a helicopter tracks the scene overhead as men and women with earpieces make quickening tours.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Earpiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earpiece. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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earpiece
noun
ear·piece
ˈi(ə)r-ˌpēs 
1
: a part of an instrument (as a stethoscope or hearing aid) that is inserted into the outer opening of the ear
2
: one of the two sidepieces that support eyeglasses by passing over or behind the ears
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