earphone

noun

ear·​phone ˈir-ˌfōn How to pronounce earphone (audio)
: a device that converts electrical energy into sound waves and is worn over or inserted into the ear

Examples of earphone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web If you’re caught with a headset, earplugs or earphones in both ears while driving or biking, you’ll get fined. Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 21 May 2024 These noise-canceling true wireless earphones work surprisingly well for the price point. Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 20 May 2024 Jenner held her son on her lap in both photos, which showed Aire wearing sound-canceling earphones to protect him from the loud noise. Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024 But, according to the article, Meta engineers have highlighted several potential problems with the earphones, including the problem that users’ long hair might obscure the cameras. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for earphone 

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Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of earphone was in 1881

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“Earphone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earphone. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

earphone

noun
ear·​phone ˈi(ə)r-ˌfōn How to pronounce earphone (audio)
: a device that changes electrical energy into sound waves and is worn over or inserted into the ear

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