: a device that converts electrical energy into sound waves and is worn over or inserted into the ear
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In both cases, the ratings apply to the earphones and the charging case, which isn't always true for water-resistant true wireless earphones; sometimes the earphones can handle water, but the case can't.
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PC Magazine, 19 Nov. 2025
As for Elite World Group’s partnership with Asia Kingston, this also extends to the development of tech gadgets, encompassing the likes of earphones, headphones, portable speakers, smartwatches and power banks.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
For the Aurvana Ace 3 TWS earphones, Creative is going with a hybrid driver system for the xMEMS part of the sonic equation.
—New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2025
Those with wired headphones can feed their headphone cord through the earphone hole to seamlessly listen to music without having to take out their phone.
—Christopher Murray
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PC Magazine, 19 Nov. 2025
As for Elite World Group’s partnership with Asia Kingston, this also extends to the development of tech gadgets, encompassing the likes of earphones, headphones, portable speakers, smartwatches and power banks.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
For the Aurvana Ace 3 TWS earphones, Creative is going with a hybrid driver system for the xMEMS part of the sonic equation.
—New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2025
Those with wired headphones can feed their headphone cord through the earphone hole to seamlessly listen to music without having to take out their phone.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for earphone
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“Earphone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earphone. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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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
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