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EERF-ohnz/ˈɪəfəʊnz/

Earphones are small speakers you put in your ears to listen to music or a phone. Usually plural: earphones; a pair of earphones. Headphones sit on your head, over the ears; earphones go in the ear. Take out your earphones in class. Not earring (jewellery).

Meaning

Small speakers you put in your ears to listen to music or a phone.

Examples

• “Put on your earphones, please.”
• “I cannot find my earphones.”
• “Do not share earphones if you are ill.”

Good to know

usually plural: earphones / a pair of. Contrast: headphones (over the ears), earring.

Near in meaning

earbuds

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