Synonyms

hearing aid

American

noun

a compact electronic amplifier worn to improve one's hearing, usually placed in or behind the ear.

hearing aid British

noun

a device for assisting the hearing of partially deaf people, typically consisting of a small battery-powered electronic amplifier with microphone and earphone, worn by a deaf person in or behind the ear

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Etymology

Origin of hearing aid

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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Barbabella described the president’s hearing as “normal” and said in a statement to the Journal that Trump doesn’t require a hearing aid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

It might seem like a sign that you need a hearing aid, but new research suggests the issue may be linked to how your brain processes sound rather than your ears.

From Science Daily • Oct. 29, 2025

Despite our many requests, the Florida Department of Corrections has not gotten him a hearing aid that doesn’t beep loudly in his ears, so he prefers to stay in his own, soundless world.

From Salon • Aug. 17, 2025

Government documents, clothes, Amanda’s hearing aid supplies — they were all lost to the flames.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

“The shock from hearing the rifle go off caused her to drop her hearing aid down the toilet—I guess she had it turned up too high.”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos

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