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Etymology

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From ear +‎ loop.

Noun

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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.