earplug

noun (an earplug, earplugs)

«earplug» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A small soft piece of foam, wax or rubber you put in your ear to keep out noise or water. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life people wear earplugs to sleep, swim or stay safe from loud noise; in science and safety lessons earplugs protect hearing at concerts and building sites. Phrases: «wear earplugs», «a pair of earplugs», «put in earplugs».

Examples

I wear earplugs because my brother snores. tree →
Swimmers use earplugs to keep water out. tree →
Workers with loud machines must wear earplugs. tree →
She put in her earplugs at the noisy concert. tree →
A pack has 10 pairs of earplugs, so 20 earplugs. tree →
Earplugs help protect your hearing. tree →

Note

Countable; usually used in pairs. One word: earplug (also «ear plug»). Never push anything deep into your ear — earplugs only sit in the outer part.

On Mova

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