earpiece

American  

[eer-pees] / ˈɪərˌpis /

noun

earpieces plural

1. a piece that covers or passes over the ear, as on a cap or eyeglasses.

2. an earphone.

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earpiece British  

/ ˈɪəˌpiːs /

noun

1. the earphone in a telephone receiver

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• earpieces
  plural

Etymology

Origin of earpiece

First recorded in 1835–45; ear ¹ + piece

Example Sentences

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earpiece earpieces

"I was on the earpiece to the bench and 10 minutes into the game she started getting labour pains," said the manager, who is now working in the Championship.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

“I had an earpiece in my ear counting out the beats,” Bower says.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026

The role had her connected with the coaching team via an earpiece to bring on valuable information to the team.

From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2026

Or perhaps whatever producer was hollering into her earpiece wouldn’t be denied.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2025

“I have the final numbers for the fourth sector of the Wonder Dome in Dewey mode,” Dr. Zinchenko said into her Bluetooth earpiece.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

Security officials dressed in Barbour jackets and earpieces discreetly corralled the crowd.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026

After evaluation of results of the first phase of the new system, a second phase would begin in January and allow earpieces to be worn throughout a game, including during live play.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2025

A UN official said the sound system was designed to allow people to hear translated speeches through earpieces.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2025

Secret Service agents pushed their fingers into their earpieces.

From New York Times ● May 31, 2024

At Chumley, they have professional security guards who wear earpieces and look like they just retired from the secret service.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein