earplug

noun

ear·​plug ˈir-ˌpləg 

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)

Examples of earplug in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Otherwise, immediate resolutions to a loud songbird may just have to be some sound-proof headphones or earplugs. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2025

If all else fails, purchase inexpensive silicone earplugs. —Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025

Reports indicated that Scott's forceful slap across Rhodes's face resulted in a ruptured eardrum, an injury severe enough to necessitate Rhodes wearing an earplug during subsequent appearances. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025

The package includes a USB-A-to-USB-C charging cable and a pair of swimming earplugs. —PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for earplug

• debug
• humbug
• prodrug
• unplug
• antidrug
• mealybug
• multidrug
• chug
• doug
• drug
• dug
• hug

Medical Definition

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)