Word Noun
earphones
n.
A1 Beginner US /ˈiɹˌfoʊnz/ UK /ˈiəfəʊnz/ ear·phones
Definition
n.small devices you put in your ears to listen to music or talk on the phone without other people hearing you.
n.small electronic devices worn in the ear for listening to audio or making private telephone calls.
Examples
“I always use my earphones while I am on the train.”
“She put on her earphones to block out the noise of the busy office and focus on her work.”
“Modern earphones utilize advanced noise-cancelling technology to provide a more immersive listening experience by actively suppressing ambient sounds in the environment.”
Etymology
Plural of earphone.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Level A1 · Beginner
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