earloop

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noun

A loop that fits around the ear to hold an earphone or similar device in place

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Meanings

nounearloop (plural earloops)

plural earloops · alternative ear-loop

  1. A loop that fits around the ear to hold an earphone or similar device in place

    This month Jawbone will release a series of earbud replacements, which are designed to fit so snugly that you will not need an earloop.

    2009 January 15, Bob Tedeschi, “The Web Brings Together Cellphone Users Searching for Signals”, in New York Times

Origin

From ear + loop.

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APA

earloop. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/earloop

MLA

“earloop.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/earloop. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “earloop,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/earloop.

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