headphone

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pair of circumaural headphones

Etymology

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From head +‎ phone.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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headphone (plural headphones)

  1. 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

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Also used as a noun modifier (e.g., headphone plug, headphone socket). The device composed of two is referred to in the plural: headphones.

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