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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Although the music was a bit too loud for some students, who wore earphones and earplugs.
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Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
The refreshed amenity kits, in shades of cream and navy, will be available in the fall and will include Grown Alchemist skincare products, a bamboo toothbrush, Marvis toothpaste, earplugs, and more.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2025
Tips like wearing an eye mask and earplugs to reduce exposure to light and noise, wearing comfortable clothing, eating foods high in carbohydrates, staying hydrated, using a neck pillow, and taking melatonin.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
For the first time, Loop is partnering with a Formula 1 team, debuting the McLaren Formula 1 Team x Loop 2 earplugs, which will help protect hearing at races, all while not losing the feel of hearing racecars roaring by.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025
The refreshed amenity kits, in shades of cream and navy, will be available in the fall and will include Grown Alchemist skincare products, a bamboo toothbrush, Marvis toothpaste, earplugs, and more.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2025
Tips like wearing an eye mask and earplugs to reduce exposure to light and noise, wearing comfortable clothing, eating foods high in carbohydrates, staying hydrated, using a neck pillow, and taking melatonin.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
For the first time, Loop is partnering with a Formula 1 team, debuting the McLaren Formula 1 Team x Loop 2 earplugs, which will help protect hearing at races, all while not losing the feel of hearing racecars roaring by.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Earplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earplug. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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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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