earphone
noun
ear·phone
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Definition of earphone
: a device that converts electrical energy into sound waves and is worn over or inserted into the ear
Examples of earphone in a Sentence
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Apple earlier had products spared from duties, including the Apple Watch and AirPods earphones, while the iPhone, the company’s core product, hasn’t yet been significantly affected. — Los Angeles Times, "Trump says Apple will face tariffs on Mac Pro parts made in China," 26 July 2019 Or, choose Beats Solo 3 wireless headphones or BeatsX earphones (valued at $199.95 or $99.95, respectively). iPad Pro prices start at $799; MacBook Air starts at $999. — Doreen Christensen, sun-sentinel.com, "Apple: Free $350 Beats headphones, special savings for students with iPad or Mac purchase," 29 July 2019 It’s now fairly easy to find inexpensive true wireless earphones that sound pretty decent. — courant.com, "CNET: The best-sounding true wireless headphones of 2019," 25 July 2019 The Jabra Active Elite 65t truly wireless earphones are the best alternative to Apple’s AirPods, but the step-down non-Elite model will save you a bit of cash. — Cnet.com, The Seattle Times, "The best wireless headphones for running," 23 Oct. 2018 In a few years, using a brain implant to control your devices may be as de rigueur among San Francisco’s techno-chics as wearing Q-tip-like wireless earphones is today. — The Economist, "Elon Musk wants to link brains directly to machines," 17 July 2019 Volunteers wore earphones with noise coming at them, such as a radio broadcast and loud or scary sounds such as sirens. — Linda Gandee/special To Cleveland.com, cleveland.com, "CERT members take class in dealing with dementia in emergencies," 1 July 2019 Despite a slow start for the Watch in 2015, Apple has begun to find success with its accessories, including its wireless AirPods earphones. — Tim Bradshaw, latimes.com, "Jony Ive’s exit from Apple raises questions about its future," 27 June 2019 The hi-fi brand, Master Dynamic, does a rose gold pair of Bluetooth earphones that will surely be a huge hit. — Vogue, "Highlighter Neon, Wireless Headphones, and the Perfect Commuter Bag: The Ultimate Gen Z Grad Gift Guide Is Here," 28 Apr. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'earphone.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for earphone
earphone
noun
English Language Learners Definition of earphone
: 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
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earphone
noun
ear·phone
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Kids Definition of earphone
: 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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