Earphone

Pronunciation: /ˈɪrˌfoʊn/

Definitions of earphone

noun a small electronic device worn in or on the ear to receive or transmit audio signals

Example Sentences

A1 I use my earphones to listen to music on my phone.

A2 She always carries her earphones with her when she travels.

B1 I prefer wireless earphones over wired ones for convenience.

B2 The noise-canceling feature on these earphones is amazing for blocking out distractions.

C1 The earphones I bought have a long battery life and great sound quality.

C2 As an audiophile, I invested in high-end earphones for the best listening experience.

Examples of earphone in a Sentence

formal She plugged her earphone into the laptop to listen to the webinar.

informal I can't find my earphone, have you seen it anywhere?

slang I love jamming out with my new earbuds, the sound quality is amazing!

figurative His words were like soothing music to her ears, as if she had earphones on.

Grammatical Forms of earphone

• past tense: used
• plural: earphones
• comparative: more earphone
• superlative: most earphone
• present tense: use
• future tense: will use
• perfect tense: have used
• continuous tense: is using
• singular: earphone
• positive degree: good earphone
• infinitive: to use
• gerund: using
• participle: used

Origin and Evolution of earphone

First Known Use: 1881 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'earphone' originated from the combination of 'ear' referring to the body part that hears sound and 'phone' derived from the Greek word 'phōnē' meaning sound or voice.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a device for listening to sound privately, the term 'earphone' has evolved to encompass a wide range of audio devices that are worn on or in the ears for personal listening.