earpiece

American  

[eer-pees] / ˈɪərˌpis /

noun

1. a piece that covers or passes over the ear, as on a cap or eyeglasses.

2. an earphone.

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earpiece British  

/ ˈɪəˌpiːs /

noun

1. the earphone in a telephone receiver

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Etymology

Origin of earpiece

First recorded in 1835–45; ear ¹ + piece

Example Sentences

"The last 02:30 alarm call, my last briefing with the duty forecaster, the last time I hear 'time gone Carol' in my earpiece," she noted.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Since a stroke damaged his short-term memory, Stellan receives prompts through an earpiece on set.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Sadly for Warren, earpiece issues left him singing flat and out of sync during his segment.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

With Shanahan in his earpiece, however, Jones has proceeded to play exceptionally well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

And the signal from an earpiece can stretch only a quarter of a mile at most.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth