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

Disappointingly, the earphones only support the AAC and SBC codecs, not the higher-resolution LDAC codec like the Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro (and Sony’s pricier earphones). —PC Magazine, 6 May 2025

Now the first wireless earphones rocking XPAN have been announced. —Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2025

Bring snacks, chargers, earphones, and other personal comfort items. · Respect Their Interests. —Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

This is a great wireless earphone option that delivers very good sound quality and comfort. —Nora Colomer 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, 1 May 2025

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