hearing aid
noun
a compact electronic amplifier worn to improve one's hearing, usually placed in or behind the ear.
hearing aids
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pluralof hearing aid.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Jade Fenton, 32, said her nan lost her home and nearly all her belongings, including hearing aids, jewellery, a wedding ring and other memories of her late husband.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
EssilorLuxottica has also branched into hearing correction, with its Nuance Audio integrating hearing aids into eyeglasses frames.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
When he recently took his in-laws to get fitted for new hearing aids, he popped open his laptop and used a hot spot to send emails and edit video in time to meet a deadline.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
When hearing loss in middle age drove him to rely on hearing aids, he credited the affliction with sharpening his awareness of the world around him—and enhancing his art.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
“You do not want to get a sunburn. And don’t, I repeat, do not forget to take your hearing aids off if you go swimming.”
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
