Earplug (Noun)
Meaning 1
A plug of cotton, wax, or rubber that is fitted into the ear canal for protection against the entry of water or loud noise.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
An earphone that is inserted into the ear canal.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She carefully inserted the earplug into her ear and began to listen to her favorite song.
- The earplug fit snugly in his ear, allowing him to focus on his work without distractions.
- He rummaged through his backpack to find his earplug so he could take a phone call.
- The musician put in her earplug to protect her hearing during the loud concert.
- She pulled out the earplug to talk to her friend and then reinserted it to continue listening to music.