1
: an ornament inserted in the lobe of the ear especially to distend it
2
: a device of pliable material for insertion into the outer opening of the ear (as to keep out water or deaden sound)
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Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 4 Apr. 2025
The limited-edition McLaren Formula 1 Team x Loop Switch 2 earplugs are $64.95 and available for purchase on both McLaren and Loop Earplugs’ websites.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
Loop earplugs are hugely popular and come in multiple designs, helping keep out background noise or providing total quiet.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
From a screaming child to chatty seatmates, keeping a pair of these comfortable earplugs in your bag is key to ensuring interrupted sleep.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Earplug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earplug. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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earplug
noun
ear·plug
-ˌpləg 
: a device of pliable material for insertion into the outer opening of the ear (as to keep out water or deaden sound)
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