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earphone
noun ear·phone \ˈir-ˌfōn\
: 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
Full Definition of EARPHONE
: a device that converts electrical energy into sound waves and is worn over or inserted into the ear
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First Known Use of EARPHONE
1924
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EARPHONE Defined for Kids
earphone
noun ear·phone \ˈir-ˌfōn\
Definition of EARPHONE for Kids
: 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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