Earplug

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A small device inserted into the ear canal to block out noise or to deliver audio.

“He wore an earplug in his left ear to protect his hearing during the concert.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ear·plug

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Synonyms

ear protectorin-ear monitor

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Wordle

Combines EAR and PLUG with P and G as the less common letters placed near the end

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Scores 10 points with P worth 3 and G worth 2, a common object yielding decent value

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