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UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈɪəˌplʌɡ/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(ēr′plug′)

ear•plug (ēr′plug′),USA pronunciation n.

a plug of soft, pliable material inserted into the opening of the outer ear, esp. to keep out water or noise.

ear¹ + plug 1900–05

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earplug /ˈɪəˌplʌɡ/ n

a small piece of soft material, such as wax, placed in the ear to keep out noise or water

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