Earwear

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Clothing or accessories worn on the ears. uncountable

    "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."

Example

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"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."

Etymology

From ear + -wear.

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