headphone
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
headphone (plural headphones)
- A cushioned speaker placed on, over, or inside the ear, normally used in left/right pairs.
- Some joggers wear only one headphone in their ears, to enjoy music while paying attention to their environment.
Usage notes[edit]
Also used as a noun modifier: e.g. headphone plug, headphone socket. The device composed of two, is called in the plural headphones.
Derived terms[edit]
- circumaural and supra-aural headphones
Related terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
listening device
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