earphone

Word parts

ear + phone

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈɪə(r)fəʊn/

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Noun

Singular earphone

Plural earphones

1. (countable) (usually plural) A earphone is a very small headphone that is fitted into a person's ear that makes sound.

   The music on the person's earphones was so loud that he didn't know I was talking to him.