Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ear-trumpet
noun
/ˈɪəˌtrʌmpɪt/
Definition
A device used to amplify sound for the hearing-impaired, shaped like a trumpet.
Examples
- He relied on his ear trumpet to hear the conversation better.
- In the past, many people used an ear trumpet instead of modern hearing aids.
- The old man took out his ear trumpet during the family gathering to catch every word.
Meaning
An ear trumpet is a tool designed to help those with hearing difficulties by directing sound waves toward the ear.
Synonyms
- hearing aid
- auditory device
- sound amplifier
