plural headphones
: an earphone held over the ear by a band worn on the head
—usually plural
So for the gamer to gain that "edge," he must have the best mouse, the smoothest mouse pad or the most sensitive headphones.—
Chris Yong
Chris YongStrapping on cushy headphones the size of loaves of bread, I'd repeatedly listen to Mingus' "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" and the music of artists such as Jelly Roll Morton and Billie Holiday.—Robert Wilder
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The headphone amp supplies two gain settings, tailoring the amount of amplification applied to the input signal to suit the varying sensitivities of headphones and IEMs.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The sun is beaming down on you, the beats in your headphones providing the soundtrack to your summer getaway — the vibes are immaculate.
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PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Port selection is capable, with dual USB-A and USB-C inputs, plus HDMI and a headphone jack.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
As a result, workers in the space may be able to focus more effectively without needing noise-reduction wearables like earbuds and headphones.
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Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The sun is beaming down on you, the beats in your headphones providing the soundtrack to your summer getaway — the vibes are immaculate.
—
Nissa Renzo,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Port selection is capable, with dual USB-A and USB-C inputs, plus HDMI and a headphone jack.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
As a result, workers in the space may be able to focus more effectively without needing noise-reduction wearables like earbuds and headphones.
—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
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“Headphone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headphone. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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headphone
noun
head·phone
ˈhed-ˌfōn 
: an earphone held over the ear by a band worn on the head
—usually used in plural
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