earpiece

/ˈɪərˌpis/
/ˈɪəpis/
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Other forms: earpieces

Definitions of earpiece
  1. noun
    electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
    synonyms: earphone, headphone, phone
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    types:
    earplug
    an earphone that is inserted into the ear canal
    receiver, telephone receiver
    earphone that converts electrical signals into sounds
    headset
    receiver consisting of a pair of headphones
    type of:
    electro-acoustic transducer
    a transducer that converts electrical to acoustic energy or vice versa
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