earphone

noun

ear·​phone ˈir-ˌfōn 

: a device that converts electrical energy into sound waves and is worn over or inserted into the ear

Examples of earphone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bill wasn’t listening to Bad Bunny through those earphones. — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026

The Liberty 5 Pro Max is among just a few earphones to offer such tools. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026

With earphones, it can be done without disturbing others in the Maker Space. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026

Use earphones for music and movies and keep conversations at a reasonable volume. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for earphone

• alone
• atone
• backbone
• bemoan
• bluestone
• breastbone
• brownstone
• capstone
• cheekbone
• condone
• curbstone
• cyclone

Kids Definition

earphone

noun

ear·​phone ˈi(ə)r-ˌfōn 

: a device that changes electrical energy into sound waves and is worn over or inserted into the ear