earpiece
noun/ˈɪrˌpiːs/
Frequency rank: #16,951 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a small device worn in or over the ear to receive audio, such as from a phone or radio.
Example sentence
The news anchor touched her earpiece to hear the producer's instructions more clearly.
Synonyms & related words
- earbud
- headphone
- receiver
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