Hearing Aid (Noun)
Meaning 1
A conical acoustic device formerly used to direct sound to the ear of a hearing-impaired person.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A horn-shaped hearing aid was used to amplify sound in the 18th and 19th centuries.
- The hearing aid consisted of a conical tube that led directly to the ear.
- In the past, a hearing aid was used in conjunction with an ear trumpet to amplify sound.
- The device used as a hearing aid had a decorative metal casing and a flared end to direct sound.
- The physician recommended using a hearing aid to improve her ability to hear conversations.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
An electronic device that amplifies sound and is worn to compensate for poor hearing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.