noun

earphones

Earphones (noun) means Small speakers worn in or over the ears for listening privately to audio. Example: “She put on her earphones and tuned out the noisy office.”

noun

Small speakers worn in or over the ears for listening privately to audio.

"She put on her earphones and tuned out the noisy office."

"He forgot his earphones and had to listen to the podcast on speaker."

How to use earphones

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSmall devices you wear on or in your ears to listen to music, calls, or other audio.

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headphones →

Common pairings

wireless earphones a pair of earphones plug in earphones

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Etymology

Plural of earphone.

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

What does “earphones” mean?

The word “earphones” means small speakers worn in or over the ears for listening privately to audio. In plain terms, small devices you wear on or in your ears to listen to music, calls, or other audio.

How do you use “earphones” in a sentence?

Here is “earphones” used in a sentence: “She put on her earphones and tuned out the noisy office.”

What part of speech is “earphones”?

“Earphones” is a noun.

What is the meaning of earphones?

"earphones" (noun) means small speakers worn in or over the ears for listening privately to audio.

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