earplug

ear·plug

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [eer-pluhg]
- /ˈɪərˌplʌg/
- /ˈɪə.plʌɡ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [eer-pluhg]
- /ˈɪərˌplʌg/

Definitions of earplug word

noun earplug a plug of soft, pliable material inserted into the opening of the outer ear, especially to keep out water or noise. 1
noun earplug A piece of wax, rubber, or cotton placed in the ear as protection against noise or water. 1
noun,plural earplug plugs worn in ears to block noise 1
countable noun earplug Earplugs are small pieces of a soft material which you put into your ears to keep out noise, water, or cold air. 0
noun earplug a small piece of soft material, such as wax, placed in the ear to keep out noise or water 0
noun earplug a plug inserted in the outer ear, as to deaden excessive noise or keep out water when swimming 0

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Origin of earplug

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05; ear1 + plug

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Parts of speech for Earplug

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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earplug popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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