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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Construction sites, agricultural equipment, concerts, warehouse settings, and heavy headphone use are all part of the conversation.
—Matthew Kayser, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
The amplifier circuit is designed to drive a wide range of headphones and in-ear monitors, even the more difficult models.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
In August 2018, Buzzy made headlines after his headphones, hat and bomber jacket were stolen.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Simply packing an eye mask, a good pillow, and noise-cancelling headphones or earbuds will help any traveler.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
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Matthew Kayser, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
The amplifier circuit is designed to drive a wide range of headphones and in-ear monitors, even the more difficult models.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
In August 2018, Buzzy made headlines after his headphones, hat and bomber jacket were stolen.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Simply packing an eye mask, a good pillow, and noise-cancelling headphones or earbuds will help any traveler.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for headphone
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“Headphone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headphone. Accessed 21 May. 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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