a receiver for radio, telephone, a hearing aid, etc., either held to the ear or put into the ear
earphone
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earphone
noun
A small speaker that is worn in or over the ear, especially as one of a pair.
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Noun
(plural earphones)
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earphone - Computer Definition
See earphones.
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Sentence Examples
- The radio tuner combines with full range speaker, clock and alarm functions and a handy earphone jack to tempt discerning travelers everywhere.
- Other changes in the model include reduction in size of the trademark click wheel and movement of the earphone jack.
- There are two different types of hand-free options: an earphone or a speaker.