headphone

Plural: headphones

Noun

• electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
• A cushioned speaker placed on, over, or inside the ear, normally used in left/right pairs.

Examples

• circumaural and supra-aural headphones
• He put on his headphones before playing Minecraft.
• Some joggers wear only one headphone in their ears, to enjoy music while paying attention to their environment.

Synonyms

earphone, earpiece, phone

Related Words

earphone