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

Bags are being stowed, seats taken, earpieces inserted, travel pillows positioned.

From Literature

The letter said applicants could cheat in a variety of ways, including using impersonators, working with an accomplice via screen–sharing or earpieces, or getting help from AI chatbots.

From BBC

Security officials dressed in Barbour jackets and earpieces discreetly corralled the crowd.

From The Wall Street Journal

Booked to play his hit single Ordinary, the 25-year-old was seen fumbling with his earpiece and singing completely out of time with the backing track.

From BBC

Since a stroke damaged his short-term memory, Stellan receives prompts through an earpiece on set.

From Los Angeles Times