earplug
noun
ear·plug
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Definition of earplug
1
: an ornament inserted in the lobe of the ear especially to distend it
2
: a device of pliable material for insertion into the outer opening of the ear (as to keep out water or deaden sound)
Examples of earplug in a Sentence
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The Wolf is old, ugly and loud — Burnett passed out earplugs before cranking up the machine — but a steady worker. — Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, "If this isn’t hop country, why is San Diego harvesting a bumper crop?," 19 Aug. 2019 The group DSAMedics offered free sundries: vitamin C powder, several flavors of tea, earplugs, tissues, condoms. — Marc Tracy, New York Times, "Is ‘Bernie or Bust’ the Future of the Left?," 6 Aug. 2019 Guest satisfaction scores were higher when hotels offered items that went beyond the basics, such as white-noise machines, earplugs, a robe, slippers and local decor. — Julia Thompson, USA TODAY, "These hotels get the best marks from guests, according to J.D. Power rankings," 24 July 2019 As more whale earplugs are recovered, more ambitious projects can be attempted. — Cathleen O'grady, Ars Technica, "Whales are stressed out by climate change, and it shows in their earwax," 16 Nov. 2018 My kids slept through it after running themselves into exhaustion with new friends, but earplugs are an amenity that should be provided. — Fortune, "'Glamping' Has Officially Come to New York City," 12 July 2018 Wearing earplugs, Michael fired the pistol across the lobby, killing three students and injuring five. — Cincinnati.com, "Aftermath of gun violence: 'It stays with you'," 3 July 2018 Is that ringing sound actually in the trailer, or have the years of neglecting to wear earplugs at concerts caught up to me? Genuinely surprised to see Dave Chappelle in this. — Cady Drell, Marie Claire, "16 Extremely Important Observations From the Trailer for 'A Star is Born'," 6 June 2018 These new earplugs use an acoustic channel that imitates the function of your ear canal and a filter that reduces sound by 20 decibels. — Josie Colt, WIRED, "All the Gear, Gadgets, and Apps We Loved in May," 31 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'earplug.' 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 earplug
earplug
noun
English Language Learners Definition of earplug
: a piece of soft material that you put in your ear to keep out water, noise, etc.
See the full definition for earplug in the English Language Learners Dictionary
earplug
noun
ear·plug
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Medical Definition of earplug
: a device of pliable material for insertion into the outer opening of the ear (as to keep out water or deaden sound)