Headphone
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɛdfəʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Headphone is a noun meaning (attributive) Used with headphones.
Meaning
(attributive) Used with headphones.
More Meanings
- (usually in the plural) singular of headphones: a cushioned speaker placed on, over, or inside the ear, normally used in left and right pairs.
Example Sentences
headphone plug
headphone socket
Some joggers wear only one headphone in their ears, to enjoy music while paying attention to their environment.
From "Little" Louie Vega, David Camacho, and Tyrone Francis I learned about seamless beatmixing, using a so-called lollipop headphone for one ear and a monitor speaker for the other.
Word Forms
- headphones
Synonyms for headphone
Depending on context, synonyms include phone, earpiece, earphone.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include earpiece, earphone, phone, headset, handset, tag.
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