Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

earcup

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: earcup
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The cup-shaped parts of headphones that contain speakers and fit on the ear.

Example Sentences

"The pleasantly smushy-edged earcups on this new model do an excellent job of isolating your ears."

Etymology

From ear + cup.

Inflected Forms

earcups (plural)

Questions

What does earcup mean?: The cup-shaped parts of headphones that contain speakers and fit on the ear.
Where does earcup come from?: From ear + cup.

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