earloop

English

Alternative forms

  • ear-loop

Etymology

From ear +‎ loop.

Noun

earloop (plural earloops)

  1. A loop that fits around the ear to hold an earphone or similar device in place
    • 2009 January 15, Bob Tedeschi, “The Web Brings Together Cellphone Users Searching for Signals”, in New York Times[1]:
      This month Jawbone will release a series of earbud replacements, which are designed to fit so snugly that you will not need an earloop.