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

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The earphones will introduce an over-the-counter hearing aid that a user can utilize after conducting a hearing test. Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024 Maker of hugely popular all-purpose and gig earphones Loop has come up with a new pair, the Loop Dream. Andrew Williams, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 The Sennheiser Momentum Sport earphones are a premium option for fitness enthusiasts seeking both excellent audio and health-tracking features. Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024 Anatomy Of A Smart Earphone The kind of tech needed to make this sort of earphone customization feasible is already here though. Andrew Williams, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for earphone 

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 22 Nov. 2024.

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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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