English noun: earplug | |||
1. | earplug (artifact) an earphone that is inserted into the ear canal | ||
Broader (hypernym) | earphone, earpiece, headphone, phone | ||
2. | earplug (artifact) a plug of cotton, wax, or rubber that is fitted into the ear canal for protection against the entry of water or loud noise | ||
Broader (hypernym) | plug, stopper, stopple | ||