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 headphones are available in Blue, White or Black finishes.
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Talking on the phone with a headphone, earpiece or other hands-free device.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 28 July 2025
They were then given special light-up headphones with three switchable DJ channels.
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Any kid watching a screen must do so with headphones on.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Talking on the phone with a headphone, earpiece or other hands-free device.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 28 July 2025
They were then given special light-up headphones with three switchable DJ channels.
—Kat Tran
updated July 28, Sacbee.com, 28 July 2025
Any kid watching a screen must do so with headphones on.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 26 July 2025
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 6 Aug. 2025.
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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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