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earwear

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Clothing or accessories worn on the ears.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • 1983, Intermed Communications, Inc, Aiding ambulatory patients After you locate these areas, stress to your patient the importance of wearing protective equipment. Make sure he knows how to apply the earwear correctly.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From ear + -wear.