earplug

[ eer-pluhg ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

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

earplug

/ ˈɪəˌplʌɡ /

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

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Origin of earplug¹

First recorded in 1900–05; ear ¹ + plug

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It is not bad to sleep with earplugs every night so long as you consider any adverse effects and work to abate them.

They are essentially technologically advanced earplugs, blocking out noise by gently targeting your eardrums with soundscapes and tones.

Each pair comes with a USB charging cable and a pair of earplugs so you can create custom noise-cancellation.

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.

Each mask comes with a mesh bag, earplugs, screw, and an O ring for easy assembly.

Michael Blades was outside, overseeing the installation of a receptor, when his earplug buzzed.

"This is like a dream," her voice murmured in Blades' earplug.

Now he got a Megabuck unit, put the earplug into place, and tried again.

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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