How to Use headphone in a Sentence

headphone

noun
  • Here are the projects that lived rent free in my home and in my headphones.
    — Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Dec. 2023
  • The charge/sync port is USB-3.1, and there is no headphone jack.
    — Jim Rossman, Dallas News, 25 Mar. 2021
  • The cut sleeve of the t-shirt and part of a frayed headphone cord were found near the canal, Meislish said.
    — Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 5 Oct. 2022
  • An over-the-ear headphone that forms a tight seal around your ear is your choice.
    — Washington Post, 6 July 2021
  • Luckily, there is a headphone jack on the side of the screen.
    — Dallas News, 13 Oct. 2022
  • The stranger in the window seat pulled a single headphone out his ear.
    — CNN, 23 Dec. 2022
  • The Ride 3 has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5, along with a headphone jack.
    — Jim Rossman, Dallas News, 24 June 2021
  • But like the removal of the 3.5mm headphone jack, the SIM card is going away.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Add in a pleasing makeover and one of the best pairs of headphones just got better.
    — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Put on your headphones and get your power on with the livestream here.
    — Ellen McGirt, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2019
  • And then turn up the volume on some noise cancelling headphones77.
    — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2020
  • Jason then held the headphones around Finn’s head and let Travis talk to her.
    — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The older kids are usually in the back of the bus with their headphones on.
    — Bulletin Board, Twin Cities, 11 Aug. 2019
  • The app updates firmware and keeps tabs on the headphones’ whereabouts.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • The battery lasts two full days, and there's a headphone jack and a MicroSD card slot.
    — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022
  • On the bottom, there’s a headphone jack, with a USB-C port on the back for charging.
    — Maren Estrada, BGR, 19 Aug. 2021
  • There was no one there, just the two of us, one headphone listening to it.
    — Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2023
  • The new headphones are now available for $1,549 on the brand’s website.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2024
  • The headphones are now available on beats.com and retail for $250.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 22 Sep. 2023
  • In the clip, the pair took turns singing popular songs while the other donned a pair of headphones.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2023
  • The laptops will come with a MagSafe charger and — gasp — a headphone jack.
    — J. Clara Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 June 2022
  • The bottom has two speakers, a USB-C port, and a headphone jack.
    — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 21 Sep. 2022
  • That was the first iPhone model to ship without a 3.5mm headphone jack.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 13 Sep. 2021
  • There's a lot to love about these noise-canceling, over-the-ear headphones.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 21 June 2023
  • The headphones hold a charge for up to 20 hours, and can also be stored in the carrying case when not in use.
    — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2023
  • There’s still a headphone port and pass-through charging.
    — Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 10 May 2025
  • Wireless headphones are a must when working out, and their Airpods are the best of the best.
    — Laura Lu, Health, 16 July 2024
  • Prime Big Deal Days is chock-full of the brand’s watches, laptops, headphones, and tablets on sale.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
  • If the aesthetic and wide range of features appeal to you, now is a great time to grab a pair of these beautiful headphones at 22% off.
    — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
  • In dire situations, a pair of noise-cancelling headphones is a major lifesaver.
    — Anja Webb, Parents, 11 July 2025

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