🔇earplug

noun
/ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/

Meaning

a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water

Example Sentences

He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night.

Synonyms

ear protector, hearing protector, sound blocker, ear shield

Antonyms

speaker, amplifier

Collocations

wear earplugs, foam earplugs, silicone earplugs, use earplugs

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