earcup en · NOUN
Etymology
From ear + cup.
Meanings
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The cup-shaped parts of headphones that contain speakers and fit on the ear.
The pleasantly smushy-edged earcups on this new model do an excellent job of isolating your ears.
2007 June 14, David Pogue, “Headphones to Shut Out the World”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| earcups | Number=Plur | lexicographic |