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

Even the chargers and earphones that used to come with a cell phone are now sold separately. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Specs The $99 Nothing Ear (3a) earphones pick up where the Ear (a) left off, taking an entry-level spot in the company's lineup of earphones and headphones. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

Du Plessis walked into a team meeting and found 80% of the players in sunglasses, some with earphones. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

The system watched for signs that another person had taken the applicant’s place in front of the computer, or for the use of cell phones or earphones, or even for the applicant leaving the frame. — Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 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