English Alternative forms ear-loop Etymology From ear + loop. Noun earloop (plural earloops) 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:This month Jawbone will release a series of earbud replacements, which are designed to fit so snugly that you will not need an earloop.Remove adsWikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads