# earcon

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɪə̯.kɒn/

## Definitions
1. A brief, distinctive sound used to represent a specific item or event.

## Etymology
Blend of ear + icon.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/earcon