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

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

The assault escalated with The Rock using a belt and Travis Scott delivering a slap that reportedly ruptured Rhodes's eardrum, requiring an earplug for Rhodes's subsequent entrance. —Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025

Consider using earplugs to ensure your full 15 minutes of uninterrupted sleep. —Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025

After many overnight flights (including this European trip) with uncomfortable earbuds or ill-fitting foam earplugs, the Ozlo Sleepbuds are beyond comfortable. —Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 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)