ear trumpet

ear trum·pet

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [eer truhm-pit]
- /ɪər ˈtrʌm pɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [eer truhm-pit]
- /ɪər ˈtrʌm pɪt/

Definitions of ear trumpet words

noun ear trumpet a trumpet-shaped device held to the ear for collecting and intensifying sounds and once commonly used as an aid to hearing. 1
noun ear trumpet a trumpet-shaped instrument that amplifies sounds and is held to the ear: an old form of hearing aid 0
noun ear trumpet a trumpet-shaped tube formerly used as a hearing aid by the partially deaf 0
noun ear trumpet A conical shape designed to channel sound to the apex, which was placed in the ear, to serve as a hearing aid. 0

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Origin of ear trumpet

First appearance:

before 1770

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1770-80

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Parts of speech for Ear trumpet

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ear trumpet popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for ear trumpet

noun ear trumpet

hearing aid — a compact electronic amplifier worn to improve one's hearing, usually placed in or behind the ear.

Just one Synonym for ear trumpet