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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The most obvious, of course, are earplugs, which dramatically reduce environmental noise by preventing sound waves from reaching your inner ear, the place that triggers your body to react to noise in the first place.
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Amy Paturel, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2024
Loop Quiet earplugs are made from silicone, have an ergonomic shape for a more comfy fit, and are reusable.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2024
This ticket even includes a welcome glass of champagne, snacks, slippers, a sleep mask and earplugs.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
Amenities: On long-haul international flights, Comfort+ passengers are given an eye mask and earplugs.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2024
According to the lawsuits, the earplugs were defective over a 12-year period starting in 2003.
—Ryan Beene, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2023
Experts recommend covering your ears with headphones, earbuds or earplugs to reduce the sound impact.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 19 Jan. 2024
Wearing earplugs or headphones to lower the noise level.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2024
His detractors own no earplugs effective enough to block that out.
—Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2024
Amy Paturel, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2024
Loop Quiet earplugs are made from silicone, have an ergonomic shape for a more comfy fit, and are reusable.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2024
This ticket even includes a welcome glass of champagne, snacks, slippers, a sleep mask and earplugs.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
Amenities: On long-haul international flights, Comfort+ passengers are given an eye mask and earplugs.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2024
According to the lawsuits, the earplugs were defective over a 12-year period starting in 2003.
—Ryan Beene, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2023
Experts recommend covering your ears with headphones, earbuds or earplugs to reduce the sound impact.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 19 Jan. 2024
Wearing earplugs or headphones to lower the noise level.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2024
His detractors own no earplugs effective enough to block that out.
—Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 16 Jan. 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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