earplug

noun

ear·plug ˈir-ˌpləg

: an ornament inserted in the lobe of the ear especially to distend it

: 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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And in the spirit of adorable, waterside throwbacks, in celebration of Sophia's 23rd birthday the proud dad shared this hilarious photo from back in the day where the Law & Order: Organized Crime actor is rocking earplugs, goggles and distinctive facial hair. —

Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024 Today, Loop Earplugs is releasing Switch 2, their latest earplug. —

Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 No matter what, your earplugs will come with a convenient carrying case. —

Debra Pamplin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2024 Jack Antonoff had the perfect response to the backlash over his use of earplugs during Katy Perry’s VMAs performance on September 11: a satirical, non-apology apology. —

Sam Reed, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for earplug