CultureAugust 16, 2026

earpieces

EER-pee-siz

Definition

Small, inconspicuous electronic devices inserted into the ear used to listen to audio or receive information remotely.

Etymology

The word is a compound of the Old English 'eare' (ear) and 'piece' (derived from the Old French 'piece'). It first appeared in the late 19th century to describe various devices worn on the ear.

In the news

The article mentions earpieces as a piece of sophisticated technology that students now use to communicate with external sources to cheat during exams.

AI cheating, leaked papers and marking errors: how exam protests went global

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AOL.co.uk

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