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)
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Those steps could include watching YouTube videos or listening to audio clips with children to familiarize them with the sounds and developing a plan of what to do if the sound is overwhelming, such as having headphones or earplugs readily available.
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Chantelle Lee, TIME, 24 May 2024
According to Shouse Law, using one earplug is acceptable because California vehicle code specifies covering both ears.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 21 May 2024
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Chantelle Lee, TIME, 24 May 2024
According to Shouse Law, using one earplug is acceptable because California vehicle code specifies covering both ears.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 21 May 2024
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“Earplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earplug. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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earplug
noun
ear·plug
-ˌpləg 
: a device of pliable material for insertion into the outer opening of the ear (as to keep out water or deaden sound)
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