earphone

🇺🇸 /ˈɪrˌfoʊn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈɪəfəʊn/
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noun
A2

A small device you wear on or in your ear to listen to sounds privately.

I put on my earphones to enjoy music without disturbing others.

B1

A small speaker you hold close to your ear for clear sound and privacy.

The museum gave us earphones to hear the tour without missing a word.

translation

n. A small device you wear on or in your ear to listen to sounds privately.; A small speaker you hold close to your ear for clear sound and privacy.

Word Forms

Plural earphones