earpiece

ear-piece · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The part of a telephone or headset that fits over or in the ear.

  2. 2.

    A small listening device worn discreetly in the ear.

  3. 3.

    The arm of eyeglasses that extends over the ear.

Forms

plural: earpieces

Related words

See also: earphone, headset
Synonyms: earphone, receiver

Etymology

A compound from ear + piece, dating from the late 19th century with the development of telephone technology.