# earphones

/ˈiɹˌfoʊnz/ (US) · /ˈiəfəʊnz/ (UK) · CEFR A1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/earphones
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

small devices you put in your ears to listen to music or talk on the phone without other people hearing you.

For teachers: 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.

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