earpiece
noun
ear·​piece
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Definition of earpiece
1
: the part of an instrument (such as a telephone, stethoscope, or hearing aid) that is placed against or inserted into the outer opening of the ear
especially
: earphone
2
: one of the two sidepieces that support eyeglasses by passing over or behind the ears
Examples of earpiece in a Sentence
the earpiece of a stethoscope
Recent Examples on the Web
Those who are visually impaired can use glasses with a camera connected to an earpiece, through which a person relays information about their surroundings. — Christina Zdanowicz, CNN, "This state fair is becoming more inclusive for those with sensory disorders," 23 July 2019 The typical setup is to have stereo sound by combining the bottom-firing speaker with the front-firing earpiece, which can double as a normal speaker. — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, "In renders, the Pixel 4 trades a giant notch for a giant forehead," 8 July 2019 Dunaway also failed to learn her lines and was fed lines and blocking through an earpiece, the sources added. — Martha Ross, The Mercury News, "Faye Dunaway goes ‘full on Mommie Dearest’ and gets fired from play, report says," 25 July 2019 In the Atlantic League All-Star game this past Wednesday, the home plate umpire had an earpiece hooked up to an iPhone that tracked balls and strikes using radar. — Fox News, "Atlantic League player steals first base in historic feat," 14 July 2019 The outside of each earpiece is carved with a cool-looking horizontal grill design. — Jim Rossman, The Seattle Times, "Tech review: Simgot in-ear monitors offer great sound and a great price," 13 Apr. 2019 Race directors were watching their every move on TV screens set up in their cars, and rival competitors riding behind were informed in instant time of the gap through earpieces. — Washington Post, "Technology beating romanticism at Tour de France," 16 July 2019 When the executive arrived at the airport to leave, a group of about six men with earpieces and bulletproof vests emerged from the car. — New York Times, "A Koch Executive’s Harassment in China Adds to Fears Among Visitors," 11 July 2019 Plate umpire Brian deBrauwere wore an earpiece connected to an iPhone in his pocket and relayed the call upon receiving it from a TrackMan computer system that uses Doppler radar. — Rob Maaddi, Houston Chronicle, "'Robot umpires' debut in independent Atlantic League All-Star Game," 11 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'earpiece.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for earpiece
earpiece
noun
English Language Learners Definition of earpiece
: a part of a device that is placed in the ear for listening to something
: either one of the two pieces that support eyeglasses by resting on the ears
See the full definition for earpiece in the English Language Learners Dictionary
earpiece
noun
ear·​piece
| \ ˈi(ə)r-ˌpēs
\
\
Medical Definition of earpiece
1
: a part of an instrument (as a stethoscope or hearing aid) that is inserted into the outer opening of the ear
2
: one of the two sidepieces that support eyeglasses by passing over or behind the ears