earpiece

American

[eer-pees] / ˈɪərˌpis /

noun

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

earpiece British

/ ˈɪəˌpiːs /

noun

the earphone in a telephone receiver

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Etymology

Origin of earpiece

First recorded in 1835–45; ear ¹ + piece

Example Sentences

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Booked to play his hit single Ordinary, the 25-year-old was seen fumbling with his earpiece and singing completely out of time with the backing track.

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

Sometimes the actors had a simple click track in an earpiece, other times a “stomp track” from the foot choreography.

From Los Angeles Times

Or perhaps whatever producer was hollering into her earpiece wouldn’t be denied.

From Los Angeles Times

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