Definition of "earpiece" []

• A part, as of a telephone receiver or hearing aid, that fits in or is held next to the ear. (noun)
• See earphone. (noun)
• Either of the two parts of an eyeglasses frame that extend over or around the ear. (noun)

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• "UPDATE: The main article I link to below has been pulled, so we should assume that the author's allegation, that Romney's staff admits he wears an earpiece, is no longer proven."
• "The excuse with the earpiece is very lame, but the management can’t use this “technical problem” every time she sings live."
• "On TV, what's going on in your earpiece is the most important thing; you have to try to take notice of that – but that's quite hard when you're trying to have a serious conversation with someone."