The term 'PLUG PLACE' is composed of two words, 'EAR' and 'OUTLET'. The word 'EAR' is a 3-letter word that refers to the organ of hearing in humans and other animals. The word 'OUTLET' is a 6-letter word that refers to a point at which something, especially electricity, gas, or water, can be taken from a system. Together, the two words form the phrase 'PLUG PLACE', which refers to a place where an electrical plug can be inserted into an OUTLET.