CEFR A2

earpiece

noun

Meaning

A small device worn over or in the ear to listen to sound, often used for communication or listening to music privately.

Examples

He adjusted the earpiece to get a clearer signal from the control room.
The security guard wore an earpiece to stay in constant contact with his team.

Synonyms: earbud, headset, receiver

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earpiece (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɪəpiːs/

Definition

A small device worn over or in the ear to listen to sound, often used for communication or listening to music privately.

Examples

He adjusted the earpiece to get a clearer signal from the control room.
The security guard wore an earpiece to stay in constant contact with his team.
She took out her earpiece and asked me to repeat what I had said.

How to Use earpiece

wear an earpiece (collocation): To have an earpiece on or in your ear. — "The actor had to wear an earpiece to receive his cues."
put in an earpiece (collocation): To place an earpiece into your ear. — "She quickly put in her earpiece before the meeting started."
listen through an earpiece (collocation): To hear sound using an earpiece. — "He listened through the earpiece to the translator's voice."

Synonyms of earpiece

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