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noun ear·piece \ˈir-ˌpēs\

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

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Examples of earpiece in a Sentence

the earpiece of a stethoscope

Recent Examples of earpiece from the Web

No earpiece or other memory aid — not uncommon with older actors, even on Broadway — was available for his use.

— chris jones, chicagotribune.com, "Goodman's Stacy Keach play takes Wednesday off after a rough opening night", 31 May 2017
Spicer's complaint about a British journalist's earpiece tweet — while entirely legitimate — did not in any way address the most important media narrative of the moment.

— callum borchers, Washington Post, "Sean Spicer returns with a press briefing for the ages", 30 May 2017
Citing a tweet by a BBC reporter that erroneously reported that the President was not wearing an earpiece to hear the translation of remarks made by Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni.

— chris cillizza, CNN, "Sean Spicer wants you to know that everything at the White House is going GREAT", 30 May 2017
Or Waverly Labs' earpiece that translates 30 foreign languages in real time.

— CBS News, "The Brooklyn Navy Yard's rebirth as a high-tech center", 28 May 2017
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis 500 drivers receive a steady stream of advice, much of it pumped into their earpiece from their pit crew.

— martin rogers, USA TODAY Sports, "Indy 500 driver JR Hildebrand finds inspiration, rapport with Holocaust survivor", 26 May 2017
The soft earpieces are hypo-allergenic and can easily be removed for spot-cleaning.

— jenny williams, WIRED, "GeekMom Gift Guide: Gadgets and Accessories", 12 Dec. 2012

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1824

First Known Use of earpiece

1824

EARPIECE Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of earpiece for English Language Learners

: 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

Medical Dictionary

earpiece

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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