earpiece

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear

Etymology

From ear + piece.

In classic literature

Synonyms

earphone, headphone, phone

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