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noun

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

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Origin of hearing aid

First recorded in 1920–25

Words nearby hearing aid

Heard and McDonald Islands, Heard Island and McDonald Islands, hear from, hear, hear, hearing, hearing aid, hearing dog, hearing-ear dog, hearing-impaired, hearing impairment, hearing loss

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How to use hearing aid in a sentence

“If you were to rip your mask off or take it off haphazardly, then it will cause the hearing aid to fly out,” Meyer said.
Don’t choose between masks and hearing aids. Here’s how to comfortably wear both.|Allyson Chiu|February 19, 2021|Washington Post
But if you have a hearing and you prove that someone is mature enough, well then that state interest evaporates.
Should Teens Have The Right To Die?|Brandy Zadrozny|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
So working with the militants in order to deliver aid “becomes a requirement,” she said.
ISIS Fight Has a Spy Shortage, Intel Chair Says|Kimberly Dozier|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
In January, an appeal hearing will determine whether he qualifies for post-conviction relief.
The Deal With Serial’s Jay? He’s Pissed Off, Mucks Up Our Timeline|Emily Shire|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Or is it simply that what you are hearing and seeing about race in the media seems worse?
Obama Is Right on Race. The Media Is Wrong.|Keli Goff|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Think of it as a frequent buyer program for personal karma, or a spiritual band-aid.
The Buddhist Business of Poaching Animals for Good Karma|Brendon Hong|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It seems very strange that I shall actually know Liszt at last, after hearing of him so many years.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
Finally, let me ask the general reader to put aside all prejudice, and give both sides a fair hearing.
God and my Neighbour|Robert Blatchford
The young lady, hearing his step, turned round and stood on the stair, confronting him fiercely.
Checkmate|Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
He is simply hearing every tone, knowing exactly what effect he wishes to produce and how to do it.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
Groping to the chimney-place with the aid of his matches, Mr. Collingwood found the candle and lit it.
The Boarded-Up House|Augusta Huiell Seaman

British Dictionary definitions for hearing aid

hearing aid

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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Medical definitions for hearing aid

hearing aid

A small electronic apparatus that amplifies sound and is worn in or behind the ear to compensate for impaired hearing.

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