Definition of earphone
: a device that converts electrical energy into sound waves and is worn over or inserted into the ear
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Recent Examples of earphone from the Web
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When listening to music with earphones at a maximum volume, the sound generated can reach a level of more than 100 dBA, which is loud enough to begin causing permanent damage after just 15 minutes per day.
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Most people these days have multiple pairs of headphones and earphones.
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His is not the usual way of stating things at conservation conferences, nor is his delivery: loud, guttural Mandarin that renders almost inaudible the delicate female voice of the translator in my earphones.
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Opening technology to individuals Recently, Kaufmann invented LoopBuds, which are earphones that give access to crystal-clear speech and music during concerts and lectures.
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The truth is that Shure’s electrostatic earphones win the prize of best in their class by default: no one else is doing anything as ambitious as this.
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These earphones are ideal for long days on the go—living up to the advertised four-hour battery life—and the compact case functions as a battery pack, holding an extra eight hours of charge.
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Throughout the walks, using special binaural recording techniques, the artists pit highly realistic sound coming through earphones against the noise of the actual world.
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The $159 price is higher than most people are happy to spend on earphones for uncritical daily listening.
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First Known Use of earphone
1881
EARPHONE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of earphone for English Language Learners
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: a device that is worn over or inserted into the ear and is used for listening to something (such as music or a radio) without having other people hear it
EARPHONE Defined for Kids
Definition of earphone for Students
: a device that converts electrical energy into sound and is worn over the opening of the ear or inserted into it
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