earplug

[eer-pluhg]

noun

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

earplug

/ ˈɪəˌplʌɡ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of earplug¹

First recorded in 1900–05; ear ¹ + plug

Example Sentences

Water pressure was wonderful, though city noise was audible even on a high floor, which is pretty standard in NYC, so being some earplugs.

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Accommodations such as water and earplugs will be available at the first aid table.

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But sometimes it’s best just to put in the earplugs and focus on the positive.

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Separately thousands of military veterans are taking legal action against the MoD and an earplug manufacturer after being given ear protection they say was faulty.

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Earlier this month the Conservative MP Neil Shastri-Hurst called in parliament for an independent inquiry into the extent of hearing loss linked to the earplugs and other potentially defective equipment.

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