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earphone

Earphone (noun) means a transducer that converts electric signals into sound and is held near the ear, especially as part of a telephone; an earpiece or headphone.

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A transducer that converts electric signals into sound and is held near the ear, especially as part of a telephone; an earpiece or headphone.
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Etymology

From ear + phone.

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"earphone" (noun) means a transducer that converts electric signals into sound and is held near the ear, especially as part of a telephone; an earpiece or headphone.

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