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Definition of earphone

earphone

/ˈɪr.foʊn/
ear · phone
Plural:earphones
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earphone Lexical Profile

earphone Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small electronic audio device worn in or over the ear to listen to sound from a phone, computer, radio, or media player privately.

Example

"She tucked a wireless earphone into her ear so she could listen to the podcast while commuting."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as a compound of 'ear' (from Old English 'eare') and 'phone' (from Ancient Greek 'phone', meaning 'sound' or 'voice').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Earphone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/earphone
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