Earpiece

usgb/ˈɪrpiːs/
noun

A part of a device that is put on or near the ear for listening.

The earpiece of his glasses broke.
Visual representation of "earpiece" - A part of a device that is put on or near the ear for listening.

Often appears as...

  • wearable earpiece
  • bluetooth earpiece
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Tech Accessory

An earpiece often refers to tech gadgets for audio, like in phones or computers.

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I just bought a wireless earpiece to make calls.
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Common Misuse

People may call any headphone 'earpiece', but true earpieces are usually smaller and for one ear.

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The Bluetooth earpiece is easier to carry than my big headphones.
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Wireless Trend

Earpieces are increasingly wireless and Bluetooth-enabled for convenience.

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She prefers a Bluetooth earpiece to avoid tangled wires.
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