Definitions

hearing aid

NOUN

mechanical listening device

Synonyms

WEAK

ear trumpet electronic hearing aid hard-of-hearing aid listening device transistor hearing aid vacuum-tube hearing aid

Example Sentences

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In comparison, 8% of those without hearing aid prescriptions developed dementia.

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

Barbabella described the president’s hearing as “normal” and said in a statement to the Journal that Trump doesn’t require a hearing aid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

Despite our many requests, the Florida Department of Corrections has not gotten him a hearing aid that doesn’t beep loudly in his ears, so he prefers to stay in his own, soundless world.

From Salon • Aug. 17, 2025

Her left ear is damaged, and she wears a hearing aid.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2025

He put my hand behind the hearing aid.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio