ear plug

Foam canal blocker

An ear plug is a small insert placed in the ear canal to block sound or water.

Ear plugs range from disposable foam cylinders that expand to fit the canal to custom-molded silicone.

People wear them for sleeping, swimming, attending loud concerts, or working around machinery.

Also spelled as one word: earplug.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G