earpiece

American  

[eer-pees] / ˈɪərˌpis /

noun

1. a piece that covers or passes over the ear, as on a cap or eyeglasses.

2. an earphone.

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earpiece British  

/ ˈɪəˌpiːs /

noun

1. the earphone in a telephone receiver

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Etymology

Origin of earpiece

First recorded in 1835–45; ear ¹ + piece

Example Sentences

"The last 02:30 alarm call, my last briefing with the duty forecaster, the last time I hear 'time gone Carol' in my earpiece," she noted.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Sadly for Warren, earpiece issues left him singing flat and out of sync during his segment.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

With Shanahan in his earpiece, however, Jones has proceeded to play exceptionally well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

Since then he’s used a small earpiece feeding him dialogue, a difficult adjustment, he admits, but one that’s allowed him to keep working.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

I take the earpiece from my ear and look at it.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen