earpiece

English

/ˈɪəpiːs/, /ˈɪɹpiːs/

noun
Definitions
  • A speaker placed inside or held near to the ear.
  • A receiver of a telephone to hold near to your ear.
  • The arm on a pair of glasses that hooks over the ear to hold them in place.

Etymology

Affix from English ear (fruiting body of grain, auditory organ) + English piece.

Origin

English

piece

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