earphone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A transducer that converts electric signals into sound and is held near the ear, especially as part of a telephone; an earpiece or headphone.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪə(ɹ)fəʊn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-earphone.wav

Word forms

earphone earphones

Etymology

From ear + phone.

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