1
: an ornament inserted in the lobe of the ear especially to distend it
2
: a device of pliable material for insertion into the outer opening of the ear (as to keep out water or deaden sound)
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This includes wearing earplugs around loud noises such as concerts, sporting events, or when using loud machinery.
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Since launching Loop in 2016, the brand has set out to redefine earplugs, with a design that looks like jewelry.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
The kind staff gave me earplugs and headphones and offered to play music.
—Hazlitt, 5 Mar. 2025
The Cubs have chosen to play the match in their home gym rather than the larger Loyola Marymount facility, so prepare to get cozy and bring earplugs for the high noise level in one of the great rivalry matches of the season.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Since launching Loop in 2016, the brand has set out to redefine earplugs, with a design that looks like jewelry.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
The kind staff gave me earplugs and headphones and offered to play music.
—Hazlitt, 5 Mar. 2025
The Cubs have chosen to play the match in their home gym rather than the larger Loyola Marymount facility, so prepare to get cozy and bring earplugs for the high noise level in one of the great rivalry matches of the season.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Earplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earplug. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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earplug
noun
ear·plug
-ˌpləg 
: a device of pliable material for insertion into the outer opening of the ear (as to keep out water or deaden sound)
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